Definition

Covered or overgrown with thorny bushes or plants.

Example

The path was brambled, making it difficult to walk through.

Conversation

Have you seen the garden lately?

Yeah, it looks so brambled and wild now.

I know! We really need to take some time to clean it up.

Definitely, it will look so much better once we do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brambled is derived from the word 'bramble' (from Old English 'bræmel', meaning a thorny bush or bramble). The suffix '-ed' indicates a past participle form. Thus, 'brambled' refers to something that has been covered or tangled with brambles or thorny bushes.

Memory Tip

Think of a thorny bush ('bramble') that has 'tangled' or 'covered' something, which is what 'brambled' means.

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