Gritty and Smooth

Gritty

Gritty adjective - Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency.
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Synonyms for Gritty

Smooth is an antonym for gritty in topics: brave, granular.

Nearby Words: grit, gritted, gritting

Smooth

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

Gritty is an antonym for smooth.

Both words in one sentence

  • A real pearl will feel gritty on the teeth, whereas a fake will be smooth.
  • Perma-Stubble In the Metal Gear Solid graphic novel, the artist draws Snake smooth-faced◊ at the start of the story, gritty◊ towards the middle, and with a young beard◊ towards the end (and on the cover of the PSP version), suggesting he just grows facial hair very quickly.
    Source: Perma-Stubble
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