bristle in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Bristle: to stand upright and stiff, often in response to fear, irritation, or aggression.
Sample Sentences
- The cat's fur began to bristle when it sensed danger nearby.
- She could feel her anger rising, making her skin bristle with irritation.
- The old broom's bristles were worn down but still effective for sweeping.
- His voice had a bristle of authority that demanded respect from the crowd.
- As the wind picked up, the tall grass started to bristle in unison.
- The dog bristled at the stranger approaching their home.
- You could see the bristle of excitement on her face as she opened the gift.
- The artist used a stiff-bristled brush to achieve the desired texture in her painting.
- When confronted with criticism, he would often bristle defensively.
- The soldier’s uniform was crisp, and the bristles of his cap stood perfectly upright.
- The dog's fur began to bristle when it sensed danger nearby.
- She could feel her anger start to bristle as the conversation escalated.
- The brush's bristles were soft enough to be gentle on the skin.
- His voice carried a hint of bristle as he addressed the audience.
- The cat's fur bristled when it spotted the unfamiliar dog.
- She spoke with a bristle in her tone that hinted at her irritation.
- The old broom had stiff bristles that made cleaning difficult.
- As the temperature dropped, the hairs on his neck began to bristle.
- Her response was filled with a bristle of defiance and confidence.
- The bristle of the paintbrush stroked the canvas with great precision.
- The brush's bristle was worn down from years of use.
- She could feel anger start to bristle within her as the conversation escalated.
- The dog’s fur bristled when it sensed danger approaching.
- He watched the bristles of the broom sweep across the dusty floor.
- Her nerves began to bristle at the thought of speaking in public.
- The artist carefully chose the bristle stiffness for her painting technique.
- As the storm approached, the trees seemed to bristle in the wind.
- He tried to remain calm, but irritation made his hair bristle with tension.
- The cat's fur bristled, making it look larger in the face of its rival.
- With each criticism, his confidence began to bristle and fade away.