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thorny definition

thorny (t̸hôr′nē)

adjective thornier thorn′i·er, thorniest thorn′i·est

  1. full of thorns; brambly; prickly
  2. having thorns or spines: said of some animals
  3. like a thorn; sharp
  4. full of obstacles, vexations, pain, etc. the thorny road to peace
  5. full of controversial points; difficult; contentious a thorny problem

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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