adjective
- rough or harsh in texture; capable of wearing away by rubbing
- harsh or unpleasant in manner; causing irritation
noun
- a substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning
Examples
- The abrasive sandpaper smoothed the rough wood surface.
- She used an abrasive cleaner to remove the stubborn stains.
- His abrasive personality made it difficult to work with him.
- The coach’s abrasive comments upset several players.
- Steel wool is a common household abrasive.
- The abrasive texture of the pumice stone helped remove dead skin.
- Her abrasive tone during the meeting created tension.