Gritty
Smooth
Smooth adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.
Both words in one sentence
- A real pearl will feel gritty on the teeth, whereas a fake will be smooth.
Source: Sniff Sniff Nom -
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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