Coarsened and Slippy

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Coarsened adjective - Made coarse or crude by lack of skill.

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Slippy is an antonym for coarsened.

Nearby Words: coarse, coarsening

Slippy adjective - Having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction.

Usage example: bathtubs are a little too slippy for the elderly residents, so grab rails are standard fixtures

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Coarsened is an antonym for slippy.

Nearby Words: slip, slippery, slipped, slipping, slipper

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