Select the antonym of the given word.

Coarse

Smooth

The most appropriate antonym of the word coarse is smooth.

• Coarse means "having a rough or uneven texture."
• Smooth means "having a surface without roughness or unevenness."

The other words do not have the same meaning as coarse, so they are not its antonyms.

• Ragged means "torn or torn-up."
• Attractive means "having qualities that appeal to the senses or the mind."
• Shiny means "reflecting light brightly."