Antonyms for harsh

Antonyms for (adj) harsh

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


Antonyms: close, shut

Definition: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut


Antonyms: close, 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


Antonyms: shut, closed

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


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