Main entry: harsh, coarse
Definition: of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
Usage: coarse meal; coarse sand; a coarse weave
Antonyms: fine
Definition: of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
Definition: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Definition: become closed
Antonyms: close
Definition: cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
Antonyms: close
Definition: finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
Antonyms: close, close down, close up, shut down, fold
Definition: cease to operate or cause to cease operating
Antonyms: unopen, shut, closed
Definition: not open
Antonyms: closed
Definition: not open or affording passage or access
Definition: used especially of mouth or eyes
Antonyms: closed
Definition: (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints
Antonyms: compact
Definition: closely and firmly united or packed together
Antonyms: tight
Definition: closely constrained or constricted or constricting
Main entry: harsh
Definition: severe
Usage: a harsh penalty
Antonyms: light
Definition: of comparatively little physical weight or density
Antonyms: light
Definition: psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
Antonyms: light
Definition: not great in degree or quantity or number
Antonyms: light
Definition: (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
Antonyms: light
Definition: of little intensity or power or force
Antonyms: light
Definition: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
Main entry: abrasive, harsh
Definition: sharply disagreeable; rigorous
Usage: the harsh facts of court delays; an abrasive character
Antonyms: agreeable
Definition: conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
Main entry: harsh, rough
Definition: unkind or cruel or uncivil
Usage: had harsh words; a harsh and unlovable old tyrant; a rough answer
Antonyms: kind
Definition: having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
Main entry: harsh, rough
Definition: unpleasantly stern
Usage: wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus; the nomad life is rough and hazardous
Antonyms: pleasant
Definition: affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
Main entry: harsh
Definition: disagreeable to the senses
Usage: the harsh cry of a blue jay; harsh cognac; the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes; harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway
Antonyms: pleasant
Definition: affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings