Grained and Smooth

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Grained adjective - Made up of large particles.

Usage example: the sugar in some countries has a much more grained consistency than what we're used to in the U.S.

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Smooth is an antonym for grained.

Nearby Words: grain, grainy, graining

Smooth adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.

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Grained is an antonym for smooth.

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