bristled
/ˈbrɪsəld/
adjective
- Covered with or having many stiff hairs or bristles.
- The bristled chin of the old man scratched my cheek when he hugged me.
- The caterpillar was bristled with tiny, sharp hairs that caused a rash.
- She wore a bristled brush to clean the dirt from her boots.
- Full of or showing anger, irritation, or defiance.
- The teacher's bristled tone warned the students not to argue further.
- His bristled response made it clear he was offended by the question.
- She gave a bristled look when her brother interrupted her story.
Antonyms
verb
- Past tense and past participle of bristle: (of hair or fur) stood up stiffly, or (of a person) reacted with anger or irritation.
- The dog bristled when a stranger approached the gate.
- Her hair bristled in the static electricity of the dry room.
- He bristled at the unfair accusation during the meeting.