Cottony and Rough

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Cottony adjective - Smooth or delicate in appearance or feel.

Usage example: fluffy, cottony hair

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Rough is an antonym for cottony in topics: cushioned, like satin.

Nearby Words: cotton, cottoned, cottoning

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

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Cottony is an antonym for rough.

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