English adjective: abrasive | |||
1. | abrasive causing abrasion | ||
Synonyms | scratchy | ||
Similar | rough, unsmooth | ||
Antonyms | smooth | ||
2. | abrasive sharply disagreeable; rigorous | ||
Samples | The harsh facts of court delays. An abrasive character. | ||
Synonyms | harsh | ||
Similar | disagreeable | ||
Antonyms | agreeable | ||
English noun: abrasive | |||
1. | abrasive (substance) a substance that abrades or wears down | ||
Synonyms | abradant, abrasive material | ||
Broader (hypernym) | material, stuff | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | carborundum, emery cloth, emery paper, sandpaper, steel wool, wire wool | ||