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 | ||