Definition

Describing something that is thorny or resembles a briar plant.

Example

The briary bushes made it difficult to walk through the garden.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new garden they planted in the park?

Yeah, but it looks a bit briary with all those thorny bushes.

I know, right? I wonder if they're planning to trim it back soon.

I hope so! It's hard to enjoy the flowers with all those thorns around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'briary' originates from the Old English 'briar', meaning a thorny bush or plant. The suffix '-y' indicates a characteristic or quality. Therefore, 'briary' refers to something characterized by or resembling briars or thorny bushes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place filled with thorny bushes ('briar') — that's what 'briary' describes, something that has the quality of being thorny.

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