Describing texture:
* The old, worn-out brush had bristly hairs that scratched my skin.
* The cat's fur was bristly with anger as it hissed at the dog.
Describing attitude:
* His bristly tone made it clear he wasn't happy with my suggestion.
* The politician gave a bristly response to the journalist's question.
Describing appearance:
* The cactus had bristly needles that warned of its prickly nature.
* The old man's beard was long and bristly, giving him a wild look.
Figurative language:
* His bristly words were like daggers, piercing through my defenses.
* The news of her promotion brought a bristly joy, mixed with apprehension.