Raw and Smooth

Raw

Raw adjective - Not cooked.

Smooth is an antonym for raw in prepared topic.

Nearby Word: rawness

Smooth

Smooth adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.
Usage example: a smooth salesman of expensive jewelry

Raw is an antonym for smooth.

Both words in one sentence

  • Music / Me Against The World New Sound Album: Lush, smooth G-Funk production as opposed to the raw sound of his debut and the hectic Bomb Squad-esque sound of his sophomore.
  • All-Natural Gem Polish Raw gems added to the game after the profession was introduced also look unrefined, only gaining clear colors and smooth facets after being cut.
  • Comments: This story may not be as original-flavored as other stories (stylistically speaking), but it's got a smooth, lyrical feel to it that captures the characters' raw emotions and relationship developments without having to say them out loud.
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