1. resembling, containing, or covered with hawthorn bushes or their thorns
2. having the characteristics or appearance of hawthorn; sharp or spiky in nature
Usage: often used figuratively or poetically

Examples

• The hawthorny hedge provided excellent shelter for the birds.
• She carefully navigated through the hawthorny branches along the country path.
• The hawthorny landscape of the English countryside was dotted with white blossoms in spring.
• His hawthorny demeanor softened when he spoke about his family.
• The old fence was reinforced with hawthorny growth that had accumulated over decades.