thorny
thorny
plants flowers adjective
Learn thorny with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
thorny fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
thorny with Russian translation
thorny usage examples
Колючая роза уколола мне палец.
The thorny rose pricks my finger.
Колючая ветка поцарапала мне руку.
The thorny branch scratches my arm.
Learn by topic
thorny belongs to the topic "Flowers". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
thorny synonyms
What's the difference between thorny / spiky / sharp / barbed / bristly / pointy
General term for being covered with or having thorns; used for plants and figurative problems.
The garden is full of thorny roses.
Сад полон колючих роз.
Implies many sharp points projecting outward; can describe plants, hair, or design elements.
The plant has spiky leaves that deter animals.
У растения острые (колючие) листья, которые отпугивают животных.
Focuses on cutting or piercing ability (an edge or point); broader than just plants.
The thorn was sharp and pricked my finger.
Шип был острым и уколол мой палец.
Implies barbs—backward-facing hooked points; often used for wire, hooks, or specific plant structures.
The barbed stem snagged my sleeve.
Зазубренный стебель зацепил мой рукав.
Describes a surface covered with short stiff hairs or bristles; texture-focused rather than true thorns.
The bristly stem scratched my hand.
Щетинистый стебель поцарапал мою руку.
Focuses on a pointed shape; can describe leaves or objects that come to a point.
The plant has pointy leaves.
У растения заострённые листья.
Describes thin, elongated shapes resembling needles; common for conifer leaves or slender spines.
The tree has needle-like leaves rather than broad ones.
У дерева игловидные листья, а не широкие.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for thorny
How to pronounce thorny and what this word means
thorny translation: колючий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce thorny
/ˈθɔːni/
thorny translation
колючий
thorny examples
The thorny rose pricks my finger.
thorny transcription
/ˈθɔːni/, /ˈθɔrni/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
thorny meaning: what does it mean?
plants flowers adjective
thorny pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
thorny is pronounced as /ˈθɔːni/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
thorny definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The thorny rose pricks my finger. Translation: Колючая роза уколола мне палец.
Is thorny part of Flowers vocabulary?
Yes, thorny (колючий) can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is thorny part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, thorny (колючий) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn thorny in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.