SERRATE Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

serrate

adjective

ˈser-ˌāt

Definition of serrate

as in serrated

notched or toothed along the edge a serrate saw

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flat
smooth

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jagged

Adjective

The jagged edges of the lower bowl almost spotlight the playing field like center stage.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The soaring A-frame bar is the architectural showpiece, its timber ceiling echoing the jagged silhouette of the Brenta Dolomites beyond.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

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