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Definition of Coarse
1. Adjective. Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles. "A coarse weave"
Exact synonyms: Harsh
Attributes: Texture
Similar to: Coarse-grained, Large-grained, Coarse-grained, Farinaceous, Grainy, Granular, Granulose, Gritty, Mealy, Granulated, Plush-like, Plushy, Loose, Open
Also: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Coarseness, Harshness
Antonyms: Fine
Attributes: Texture
Similar to: Coarse-grained, Large-grained, Coarse-grained, Farinaceous, Grainy, Granular, Granulose, Gritty, Mealy, Granulated, Plush-like, Plushy, Loose, Open
Also: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Coarseness, Harshness
Antonyms: Fine
2. Adjective. Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste. "The vulgar display of the newly rich"
Exact synonyms: Common, Rough-cut, Uncouth, Vulgar
Similar to: Unrefined
Derivative terms: Coarseness, Commonality, Commonness, Uncouthness, Vulgarity, Vulgarize, Vulgarize
Similar to: Unrefined
Derivative terms: Coarseness, Commonality, Commonness, Uncouthness, Vulgarity, Vulgarize, Vulgarize
3. Adjective. Of low or inferior quality or value. "Produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population"
Definition of Coarse
1. a. Large in bulk, or composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture; gross; thick; rough; -- opposed to fine; as, coarse sand; coarse thread; coarse cloth; coarse bread.
Definition of Coarse
1. Adjective. Composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture. ¹
2. Adjective. Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy; ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coarse
1. rough [adj COARSER, COARSEST] : COARSELY [adv] - See also: rough
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coarse
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