spraggly

/ˈspræɡli/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or covered in sprigs or sprays; sprouting or growing in a spiky or tufted manner

“The spraggly bushes grew all around the garden wall.”

2. adverb

in a spraggly manner; with sprigs or sprays

“The trees were spraggly swaying in the breeze.”

Synonyms

  • sprouting
  • spry
  • tufted

Antonyms

  • even
  • smooth