abrasive

a-bra-sive · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (Of a substance or material) Capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.

  2. 2.

    (Of a person or manner) Tending to annoy or cause ill will; harsh.

Related words

Antonyms: gentle, mild, smooth
See also: abrasion, harsh, rough
Synonyms: caustic, coarse, harsh, rough

Etymology

From Latin abradere (to scrape off), from ab- (away) + radere (to scrape).