1. rough or harsh to the touch; having a coarse surface
2. sour or sharp in taste
3. stern or severe in manner or tone

1. a former monetary unit of Turkey and some other Ottoman countries
Usage: historical

Examples

• The asper texture of the sandpaper made it ideal for smoothing the wood.
• The asper taste of the unripe fruit puckered her mouth.
• He spoke in an asper tone that made everyone uncomfortable.
• The old Ottoman coin was an asper worth a fraction of a lira.
• The asper surface of the concrete provided good traction for walking.
• Her asper criticism stung more than she intended.