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asperity

noun

/əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

harshness, severity, sharpness, roughness

gentleness, softness, kindness

speak with asperity, tone of asperity, asperity in manner

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

A sign or measure of something.

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates