Abrasive: meaning, definitions and examples
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abrasive
[ əˈbreɪ.sɪv ]
used to describe a person or their manner
showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known for his abrasive manner of speaking.
- The abrasive comments made her feel uncomfortable.
material used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface
a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning hard surfaces
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The metal surface was smoothed using an abrasive.
- She used an abrasive to clean the stubborn stains.
Translations
Translations of the word "abrasive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abrasivo
🇮🇳 घर्षणकारी
🇩🇪 schleifend
🇮🇩 abrasif
🇺🇦 абразивний
🇵🇱 ścierny
🇯🇵 研磨剤
🇫🇷 abrasif
🇪🇸 abrasivo
🇹🇷 aşındırıcı
🇰🇷 연마제
🇸🇦 كاشط
🇨🇿 abrazivní
🇸🇰 abrazívny
🇨🇳 磨料
🇸🇮 abraziven
🇮🇸 slípiefni
🇰🇿 абразив
🇬🇪 აბრაზივი
🇦🇿 abraziv
🇲🇽 abrasivo
Word origin
The word 'abrasive' comes from the Latin word 'abras-,' meaning 'rubbed off,' which is derived from the verb 'abradere,' meaning 'to scrape off.' The term was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe substances used for grinding or polishing. Over time, it also came to be used figuratively to describe people or their behavior as harsh or unpleasant.