Scabrous synonyms
skăb'rəs, skā'brəs
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Part of speech:
Having, covered with, composed of, or resembling a scale or scales
Having a notch or indentation
Having an incrustation
The definition of coarse is something that has large particles, poor quality, a rough texture or something that is in bad taste.
Covered with blotches
Guilty of or characterized by betrayal of confidence or trust; perfidious.
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Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.
Full of or involving peril; dangerous or risky.
Boastful or arrogant:
Causing scandal; shocking:
Of speech, that it is crude and offensive, typically in a sexual manner.
Highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting
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Not discreet; lacking prudence, as in speech or action
rough (related)
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
improper (related)
Not in keeping with conventional mores; indecorous:
risqué (related)
Improper
Tied or snarled in knots.
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Rugged is defined as durable or sturdy, or a rough terrain or landscape.
Having many crags; steep and rugged
Not smooth to the touch; coarse
Hard; rigid; unyielding; inflexible
Uneven; rough; jagged
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Not smooth or level:
(Entertainment, informal) Pornographic or profane.
Of, consisting of, or resembling earth:
Varying from the usual, standard, or required color
Provoking or tending to provoke, as to action, thought, feeling, etc.; stimulating, erotic, irritating, etc.
Piquant; pungent
Suggestive of the sea or sailing life.
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Having the flavor or aroma of spice; fragrant, aromatic, or pungent
The definition of suggestive is something hinted at or recommended.
smooth (related)
Having no obstructions or difficulties:
decent (related)
Characterized by conformity to recognized standards of propriety or morality:
Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
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