Bristling Meaning in English
word · lemma: bristle
ˈbɹɪsəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbɹɪsɫɪŋ
BRIS-uh-ling
bɹˈɪslɪŋ
BRIS-ling
Definition
'Bristling' describes something standing up stiffly, like hair or fur. It can also mean being full of anger or energy, especially in response to something upsetting.
Usage & Nuances
Common with 'with anger/energy/hostility.' Used both physically (fur, hair) and emotionally for people or groups. Formal and literary, but heard in descriptions. Not to be confused with 'bristle' as a verb (to react angrily).
Spanish: erizado - crispado (emocional)Portuguese (BR): arrepiado - cheio de raivaPortuguese (PT): arrepiado - cheio de raivaChinese (Simplified): 竖立 - 怒发冲冠Chinese (Traditional): 豎立 - 怒髮衝冠Hindi: फूला हुआ (भावनात्मक) - कांपता हुआArabic: مُنتصب (شعر أو فرو) - غاضب للغايةBengali: উত্তেজিত - রোম খাড়া হওয়াRussian: щетинившийся - раздражённыйJapanese: 逆立っている - 怒りでみなぎっているVietnamese: dựng lên - đầy (cảm xúc nào đó)Korean: 곤두서다 - 가득하다 (감정적으로)Turkish: kabarmış - öfke doluUrdu: اکڑا ہوا - غصے سے بھرپورIndonesian: dựng lên - đầy (cảm xúc)
Example Sentences
The cat was bristling with fear when it saw the dog.
basic
His voice was bristling with anger.
basic
The boy stood bristling with excitement.
basic
She walked into the meeting, bristling with confidence.
natural
He was bristling at the reporter's questions.
natural
The street was bristling with police after the incident.
natural