coarse-grained (Meaning)
coarse-grained (s)
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
not having a fine texture
coarse-grained (a.)
Having a coarse grain or texture, as wood; hence, wanting in refinement.
Synonyms & Antonyms of coarse-grained
Synonyms:
- lascivious
- vulgar
- impure
- indecent
- obscene
- racy
- coarse
- trashy
- profane
- gross
- filthy
- suggestive
- lewd
- ribald
- dirty
- raunchy
- broad
- unprintable
- crude
- blue
- salacious
- gamy
- pornographic
- off-colored
- earthy
- bawdy
- salty
- locker-room
- smutty
Antonyms:
- staid
- Victorian
- prudish
- appropriate
- clean
- correct
- genteel
- polite
- priggish
- appropriate
- staid
- prudish
- priggish
- nice
- desirable
- decorous
- puritanical
- decent
- innocuous
- wholesome
- genteel
- prim
- acceptable
- decorous
- proper
- prim
- polite
- wholesome
- nice
- respectable
- desirable
- proper
- acceptable
- Victorian
- clean
- respectable
- innocuous
- decent
- puritanical
- correct
Synonyms:
- foul
- exceptionable
- stag
- repugnant
- nasty
- immodest
- porny
- wanton
- wicked
- kinky
- risqué
- undesirable
- perverse
- offensive
- louche
- abhorrent
- off
- unbecoming
- barnyard
- depraved
- indelicate
- unwelcome
- off-color
- objectionable
- gutter
- perverted
- low
- unpleasant
- naughty
- gamey
- disgusting
- X-rated
- repellent
- indecorous
- repulsive
- unacceptable
- loathsome
- scatological
- unwanted
- revolting
Antonyms:
coarse-grained Sentence Examples
- The geologist analyzed the coarse-grained texture of the sandstone, noting its large mineral grains.
- In cooking, coarse-grained salt is preferred for certain dishes due to its slower dissolution rate.
- The artist used a coarse-grained canvas to create a textured effect in their painting.
- The fabric of the jacket was coarse-grained, providing durability against harsh weather conditions.
- A coarse-grained analysis of the data revealed general trends but lacked finer details.
- The coarse-grained nature of the wood gave the furniture a rustic appearance.
- Coarse-grained sandpaper is ideal for smoothing rough surfaces before painting.
- The texture of the bread was coarse-grained, with visible chunks of grains throughout.
- A coarse-grained understanding of history often overlooks the nuances and complexities of past events.
- The texture of the stone was coarse-grained, making it ideal for building sturdy structures.
FAQs About the word coarse-grained
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency, not having a fine textureHaving a coarse grain or texture, as wood; hence, want
lascivious, vulgar, impure, indecent, obscene, racy,coarse, trashy, profane, gross
staid, Victorian, prudish, appropriate,clean, correct, genteel, polite, priggish, appropriate
The geologist analyzed the coarse-grained texture of the sandstone, noting its large mineral grains.
In cooking, coarse-grained salt is preferred for certain dishes due to its slower dissolution rate.
The artist used a coarse-grained canvas to create a textured effect in their painting.
The fabric of the jacket was coarse-grained, providing durability against harsh weather conditions.
