GRE vocabulary
astringent
sharp or severe in manner or effect
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Astringent in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing astringent in a sentence.
The reviewer's astringent prose spared no one's feelings.
Synonyms
Antonyms
mildgentlesoothing
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Common questions
Questions about “astringent”
Astringent (adjective) means sharp or severe in manner or effect
Here is astringent used in an example sentence: "The reviewer's astringent prose spared no one's feelings."
Common synonyms for astringent include caustic, harsh, biting.
Antonyms of astringent include mild, gentle, soothing.
Astringent is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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