spiky
Example Sentences
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His pictures are reminiscent of graffiti: spiky, expressive and defiant, rendered in bold lines and block colours.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
The sauce should feel awake — not spiky, not sour — just balanced enough that the richness doesn’t linger too long.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
‘Humanize me a little,” says the petite woman in a cashmere sweater at the end of a forthright, occasionally spiky interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Deftly written, funny and spiky, it showcases Groff’s ability to conjure storms both internal and external.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
The bard’s spiky yellow hair blew in the wind; his face shone with excitement.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
