Scabrous and Smooth

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Scabrous adjective - Rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf.

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Smooth is an antonym for scabrous.

Smooth adjective - Having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities.

Usage example: smooth fabric

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Scabrous is an antonym for smooth.

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