Meaning
rough, coarse
- Having an uneven, harsh, or coarse surface.
- Manner or tone that is blunt, brusque, or harsh.
In a sentence
La superficie di questo muro di pietra è molto ruvida.
The surface of this stone wall is very rough.
Perché rispondi sempre con un tono così ruvido?
Why do you always reply in such a brusque tone?
Questa lana non è affatto ruvida al tatto.
This wool is not at all coarse to the touch.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ruvido | masculine · singular |
| ruvida | feminine · singular |
| ruvidi | masculine · plural |
| ruvide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Antonym of 'liscio' (smooth) or 'morbido' (soft).
- Can describe both textures ('carta ruvida') and personality or voice.