Definitions
- Describing an animal or plant that has sharp, pointed, and stiff hairs or spines. - Referring to a craft technique that involves rolling and shaping strips of paper into decorative designs. - Talking about a person's hair that is styled in tight curls or ringlets.
- Describing a plant or object that has sharp, pointed, and often irritating thorns or spikes. - Referring to a person's demeanor or behavior that is irritable, unfriendly, or easily annoyed. - Talking about a situation or conversation that is uncomfortable, tense, or awkward.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is sharp and pointed.
- 2Both can be used to describe plants or animals.
- 3Both can be used to describe a physical sensation or feeling.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Quilled is an adjective that describes the physical appearance of something, while prickly can be an adjective or adverb that describes both physical and emotional states.
- 2Nature: Quilled is typically associated with natural objects like plants and animals, while prickly can be used to describe both natural and man-made objects.
- 3Connotation: Quilled has a neutral or positive connotation, while prickly has a negative connotation.
- 4Usage: Quilled is less commonly used than prickly in everyday language.
- 5Intensity: Prickly can be used to describe a more intense sensation or feeling than quilled.
Remember this!
Quilled and prickly are two words that describe sharp and pointed objects or sensations. However, quilled is typically used to describe the physical appearance of something, such as an animal or plant with spines or hairs, or a hairstyle with tight curls or ringlets. On the other hand, prickly can describe both physical and emotional states, such as a plant or object with thorns or spikes, a person with an irritable demeanor, or an uncomfortable situation or conversation.
