Harsh and Polished

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Harsh

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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Polished is an antonym for harsh.
Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

Polished

Polished adjective - Having a shiny surface or finish.
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Harsh is an antonym for polished.
Nearby Words: polish, polishing, polisher
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  • Film / The Basketball Diaries Unreliable Voiceover: As Jim continues to narrate throughout the film, it becomes clear this was after his redemption and thus makes the events tinged with some uncertainty as to whether they are slightly polished to avoid reliving too many harsh moments such as what happened to Bobby.
    Source: Film / The Basketball Diaries
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