acanthi
Meaning
Acanthi refers to a characteristic or condition involving spine or sharp processes, typically used in botanical or zoological contexts. (আকান্তি বা অ্যাকান্থি হলো পুঁচকে শাখার সাথে সংযুক্ত থাকা একটি রক্তপ্রীতি এবং জীববৈজ্ঞানিক অবস্থা।)
Pronunciation
আকান্তি (ākānti)
Synonyms
spine, thorn, prickle, spike, scrape, barb, spiny, spear
Synonyms
The spine of the plant was covered in sharp needles.
The rose has beautiful flowers, but the thorns can be painful.
Careful of the prickle on that bush.
The spike on the plant made it hard to touch.
I got a scrape from the thorny vine.
The barb of the fishhook is very sharp.
The spiny plant is difficult to handle.
The spear of the cactus can be dangerous.
Antonyms
The surface of the stone is smooth.
This fabric is soft and pleasant to touch.
He has a gentle touch when handling plants.
The knife is blunt, making it safe to use.
The flat surface is easy to walk on.
The rounded edges of the table are safe.
The comforting texture of the blanket.
The delicate petals of the flower.
Phrases
We are walking on thorny ground with our project.
The news pricked his conscience about honesty.
The delay became a thorn in their side.
We must bear thorns to achieve our goals.
Their thorny relationship was hard to navigate.