English adjective: coarse-grained | |||
1. | coarse-grained composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency | ||
Samples | Granular sugar. The photographs were grainy and indistinct. It left a mealy residue. | ||
Synonyms | farinaceous, grainy, granular, granulose, gritty, mealy | ||
Similar | coarse, harsh | ||
Antonyms | fine | ||
2. | coarse-grained not having a fine texture | ||
Samples | Coarse-grained wood. Large-grained sand. | ||
Synonyms | large-grained | ||
Similar | coarse, harsh | ||
Antonyms | fine | ||