Harsh and Pleasing

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Harsh adjective - Disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense.

Usage example: the harsh lighting in the cafeteria makes the food look slightly off-color

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Pleasing is an antonym for harsh in topics: rough, nasty.

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

Pleasing adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.

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Harsh is an antonym for pleasing.

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