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BRISTLY Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word bristly. (opposite meanings)
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plastic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

• a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has sufficient means of payment and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

adjective satellite

• capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

• capable of being influenced or formed

• forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

polished
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• perfected or made shiny and smooth

adjective satellite

• 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

silky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

sleek
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• 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

verb

• make slick or smooth

slippery
adjectiveadj
adjective

• causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

adjective satellite

• not to be trusted

smooth
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

soft
adjectiveadj
adjective

• 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')

adverb

• in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

adjective satellite

• 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

velvety
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

• resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface

Alternatives for PLASTIC

Alternatives for POLISHED

Alternatives for SILKY

Alternatives for SLEEK

Alternatives for SLIPPERY

Alternatives for SMOOTH

Alternatives for SOFT

Alternatives for VELVETY

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