spiny

Describes something that is covered with spines, thorns, or sharp points.

ruОписывает что-то, покрытое шипами, колючками или острыми выступами.esDescribe algo que está cubierto de espinas, púas o protuberancias afiladas, o que tiene aspecto erizado.frDécrit quelque chose couvert d'épines, de piquants ou de saillies pointues ; peut aussi qualifier une attitude hérissée ou irritée.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit Stacheln, Dornen oder spitzen Fortsätzen bedeckt oder besetzt ist; auch bildlich für schwierige, widerborstige oder borstige Dinge.ptDescreve algo que é coberto por espinhos, acúleos ou protuberâncias pontiagudas.zh形容某物覆盖着刺、尖刺或尖锐突起，或指像刺一样细长尖锐的。arيصف شيئًا مغطى بأشواك أو نتوءات حادة أو أجزاء مدببة. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازيًا لما فيه صعوبة أو تعقيد أو خشونة.

1. Covered in spines B2 formal

   Having or covered with sharp, pointed projections, such as thorns, quills, or prickles.

   • The spiny cactus is native to the desert.
   • Hedgehogs are small, spiny mammals.
   • The spiny lobster has a tough, protective shell.

   ruПокрытый шипамиesEspinosofrcouvert d'épinesdeMit Stacheln bedecktptCoberto de espinhoszh长满刺的arمغطى بالأشواك

   المرادفات: bramblybrierybristlyburrypricklyspikyspinousthorny

   الأضداد: baldglabroussmooth

2. Difficult or complex C1 formal

   Used figuratively to describe a problem or situation that is complicated and hard to deal with.

   • The negotiations became a spiny issue for the committee.
   • He had to navigate a spiny set of legal regulations.
   • The spiny nature of the problem required expert analysis.

   ruСложныйesespinoso/a, difícil, enmarañadofrdifficile et complexe (au sens figuré)deSchwierigptEspinhosozh棘手的arشائك

   المرادفات: complicateddelicatedifficultknottypricklyproblematicthornyticklishtricky

   الأضداد: easymanageablesimplestraightforwardtractable

• spinier comparative form
• spiniest superlative form