Coarse and Downy

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Coarse adjective - Made up of large particles.

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Downy is an antonym for coarse.

Downy adjective - Smooth or delicate in appearance or feel.

Usage example: the downy surface of a ripe peach

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Coarse is an antonym for downy.

Nearby Word: downiness

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