Prickly and Silken

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Prickly adjective - Causing an unpleasant tingling sensation.

Usage example: she tried to ignore the feel of the prickly grass against her skin

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Silken is an antonym for prickly.

Nearby Words: prick, prickle, pricked, pricking, prickling

Silken adjective - Smooth or delicate in appearance or feel.

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Prickly is an antonym for silken.

Nearby Words: silky, silk

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