Prickly and Silky

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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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Silky is an antonym for prickly.

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

Silky adjective - Smooth or delicate in appearance or feel.

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Prickly is an antonym for silky.

Nearby Words: silken, silk, silked, silking

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