Pronunciation

/kɔːs/

Definitions

Noun

• Coarse: adjective referring to something having a rough texture, lacking refinement, or being crude in nature.
• Course: noun, a type of food served in large quantities, often at a meal.

Verb

• To coarseen: to make something coarser or less refined in quality.
• To handle roughly: to treat roughly or carelessly due to its perceived coarseness.

Adjective

• Coarsely: as an adverb, indicating a rough or crude manner.

Phrases

• “A coarse fabric”
• “A course meal”
• “His language was unnecessarily coarse.”
• “Roughly speaking, the soil is quite coarse.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The tablecloth had a coarse weave.”
• Verb: “The chef tried to coarseen the sauce by adding more spices.”
• Adverb: “He spoke coarsely, shocking those around him.”

Synonyms

• Rugged
• Crude
• Unrefined
• Coarse-grained
• Primal

Antonyms

• Fine
• Smooth
• Polished
• Delicate
• Refined