26984 words

abrasive

5 definitions • 6 examples
1

Examples:

She has a rather abrasive manner.
He can sometimes be abrasive in meetings.
2
An abrasive substance is slightly rough, and often used for cleaning surfaces:

Examples:

an abrasive cleaner/powder/liquid
3
a substance used for rubbing away the surface of something, usually to clean it or make it shiny:

Examples:

You'll need a strong abrasive for cleaning this sink.
4
having a rough surface that will rub off a thin layer of another surface:

Examples:

The paint comes off with an abrasive steel-wool pad.
5
rude and unkind:

Examples:

His abrasive style puts people off.

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