spiny

[ˈspaɪni]

spiny Definition

  • 1having or covered with spines
  • 2difficult or complicated to deal with

Using spiny: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spiny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cactus is a spiny plant.

  • Example

    The spiny issue of immigration reform has been debated for years.

  • Example

    The spiny negotiations between the two countries lasted for months.

spiny Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for spiny

Phrases with spiny

  • a type of lobster with long spiny antennae

    Example

    The spiny lobster is a popular seafood dish in many coastal regions.

  • a small, egg-laying mammal native to Australia and New Guinea, also known as an echidna

    Example

    The spiny anteater is one of only two monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, in the world.

  • a type of shark with a spiny dorsal fin

    Example

    The spiny dogfish is a common species of shark found in many parts of the world.

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Summary: spiny in Brief

The term 'spiny' [ˈspaɪni] describes something that is covered with spines, such as a cactus or a spiny lobster. It can also refer to something that is difficult or complicated to deal with, like the spiny issue of immigration reform or spiny negotiations between two countries.

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