Definitions and Examples of dry, rough, coarse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or damp.
Example
After a long day at the beach, her skin felt dry and itchy.
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or polished.
Example
The old wooden table had a rough surface that needed sanding.
coarse
Having a rough texture or large grain size; not fine or smooth.
Example
The coarse sandpaper was used to remove the paint from the wall.
Key Differences: dry vs rough vs coarse
- 1Dry refers to the absence of moisture or liquid.
- 2Rough describes an uneven or irregular surface.
- 3Coarse refers to a rough texture or large grain size.
Effective Usage of dry, rough, coarse
- 1Describing Texture: Use these antonyms to describe the texture of objects or surfaces.
- 2Cooking: Use dry to describe food that is not moist or has no sauce, rough to describe food with a coarse texture, and coarse to describe ingredients with a rough texture.
- 3Art: Use these antonyms to describe the texture of art materials such as paper, canvas, or clay.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Dry refers to the absence of moisture, rough describes an uneven surface, and coarse refers to a rough texture. Use these words to describe the texture of objects or surfaces, in cooking, or in art to create vivid descriptions.