BRUSHY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

brushy

adjective

Definition of brushy

as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair the vogue for brushy cheeks on men reached a whimsical apex in the 19th century when muttonchop whiskers came in fashion

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Recent Examples of brushy In order to avoid contact with ticks, avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter, and walk in the center of trails. — Emily Vetter, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Ticks are typically found in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, but many people encounter ticks in their own yards or neighborhoods. — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 May 2026 Ticks live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, the CDC said, so spending time outside camping, hunting, gardening or even walking your dog can bring you in close contact with the blood-sucking arachnids. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Nearly a dozen fires have, together, consumed more than 26,000 acres of varied terrain in the region over the last week, in remote island chaparral as well as brushy foothills bordering neighborhoods. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brushy

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Adjective

Two years later, Swift pushed the bounds of her beauty yet again, pairing a white, deep V-cut gown with a shaggy bob.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
The duo of butternut squash and carrots unite in this silky smooth, bright orange soup that's perfect for spring.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of silky

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