grating
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The presence of the surly uncle, insufferable in-law, or grating girlfriend at the holiday table can make it hard to truly count one’s blessings.
She finds the internet listicles that place fellow family sitcom “Full House” above “Home Improvement” especially grating.
From Los Angeles Times
A hard cheese for grating — a little bit can go a long way, Buckwheat, whether flour for aperitif snacks, sprinkles of it simply toasted, mountain-style pasta or savory brunch crêpes.
From Salon
I can see why that could be grating, but instead of becoming frustrated, perhaps you should adopt some of the strategies that serve her so well.
From New York Times
Mr Ramaswamy's rhetorical nimbleness ended up being part of his undoing in his own presidential campaign, as many Republicans found his aggressive debate performances grating.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
