Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Bristling.
Bristling - as a noun
A stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
A stiff hair
Bristling - as a verb
Be in a state of movement or action
Example: "The room abounded with screaming children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abound9burst7Have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles
Example: "Bristling leaves"
React in an offended or angry manner
Example: "He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program"
Bristling - as an adjective
Having bristles.
Showing anger.
Example Sentences
"His bristling hair stood on end as he received the shocking news."
"The dog approached us with bristling fur and a menacing growl."
"She entered the room with bristling confidence, ready to take on any challenge."
"The audience erupted into a bristling applause at the end of the powerful performance."
"His bristling anger was evident in the way he clenched his fists."
Word Game Points
Is BRISTLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bristling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRISTLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BRISTLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bristling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRISTLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is BRISTLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bristling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRISTLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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