NUBBIER Antonyms

• (comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence

• praise somewhat dishonestly

• perfected or made shiny and smooth

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed

• (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

• a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

• based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

• (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers

• reflecting light

• superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

• having a shiny surface or coating

• reflecting light

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

• well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

• designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow

• having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

• make slick or smooth

• yielding readily to pressure or weight

• compassionate and kind; conciliatory

• (of sound) relatively low in volume

• produced with vibration of the vocal cords

• not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

• (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone

• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

• (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')

• in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

• easily hurt

• (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value

• using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation

• tolerant or lenient

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having little impact

• out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

• willing to negotiate and compromise

• not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship

• mild and pleasant

• not brilliant or glaring