astringent — causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues; having a harsh or severe manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues; having a harsh or severe manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈstrɪndʒənt/
Korean meaning: 수렴성의, 수축시키는; 엄격한, 신랄한
Korean pronunciation: 어**스트**린젠트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's astringent personality made family dinners feel like job interviews.
- The astringent properties of green tea help reduce oily skin.
- His astringent comment about my cooking made me want to order pizza instead.
astringent
ADJECTIVE//əˈstrɪndʒənt//
causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues; having a harsh or severe manner
a teenage girl applies astringent toner to her face using a cotton pad, touching her cheek gently. Her facial expression immediately changes as she feels the tightening sensation on her skin. The astringent causes her skin to visibly contract and tighten, making her face appear more taut. Her eyes widen slightly at the intense pulling sensation across her cheeks and forehead. Her mother stands nearby holding the bottle, nodding approvingly at the skincare routine. A small mirror reflects the girl's surprised but satisfied expression as she experiences the skin-tightening effect. the astringent causing contraction of skin cells and tissues
Ent pulls the string tight — faces contract from harsh bite!
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Origin
From Latin astringere, meaning 'to bind together' or 'to draw tight'. The word originally described the physical action of tightening or constricting.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's astringent personality made family dinners feel like job interviews.”
“The astringent properties of green tea help reduce oily skin.”
“His astringent comment about my cooking made me want to order pizza instead.”
“The doctor recommended an astringent to stop the bleeding.”
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