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Definition of spikiness

spikiness

/ˈspaɪ.ki.nəs/
spi · ki · ness
Adverb:spikily
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Adjective:spiky
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spikiness Lexical Profile

spikiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of having sharp, stiff, or projecting points.

Example

"The extreme spikiness of the desert cactus protects its water-storing stem from browsing animals."

2

An irritable, defensive, or sharp-tongued quality in a person's manner, speech, or artistic style.

Example

"Beneath her initial spikiness, the critic was deeply supportive of emerging writers."

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• Nearby Words

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spiker
spikily
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spiky
spill
spillable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spikiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spikiness
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