Barbed and Spired

Barbed

Barbed adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Spired and barbed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spired" instead the word "Barbed" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: barb, barber

Spired

Spired adjective - Tapering to a thin tip.
Usage example: the spired mountain peaks known as the Teton Range
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Barbed and spired are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barbed" instead the word "Spired" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: spire, spiring
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