Bristly is a synonym of bristlelike.
As adjectives the difference between bristly and bristlelike
is that bristly is covered with bristles while bristlelike is resembling a bristle or some aspect of one.
bristly
English
Alternative forms
* brisly
Adjective
(er)
Covered with bristles.
Easily antagonized; irascible; prone to bristling.
bristlelike
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Resembling a bristle or some aspect of one.
Synonyms
* bristly
Anagrams
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