What does asper mean?
Asper means (obsolete) Rough or harsh; severe, stern, serious..
Asper
/ˈæspə/ · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Rough or harsh; severe, stern, serious..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Rough or harsh; severe, stern, serious.
- (phonetics, obsolete) Rough breathing; a mark (#) indicating that part of a word is aspirated, or pronounced with h before it.
- (historical) Any one of several small coins, circulated around the eastern Mediterranean area from the 12th to 17th centuries.
Example Sentences
An asper sound.
And for ten Aspers you shall daily finde some amongst them, that will give themselves a deepe gash with a Scimitarie, either in their armes or thighes.
Synonyms for asper
Antonyms for asper
Related Words
Word Forms
- more asper
- most asper
- aspre
- aspers
- aspron
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for asper?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of asper?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use asper in a sentence?
An asper sound.
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