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fineness

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: fineness

1
n
having a very fine texture
2
n
the quality of being very good indeed
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: fineness
1

n having a very fine texture

“the fineness of the sand on the beach”
Synonyms:
powderiness
Type of:
smoothness
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

n the property of being very narrow or thin

“he marvelled at the fineness of her hair”
Synonyms:
thinness
Type of:
narrowness
the property of being narrow; having little width

n the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

“the fineness of her features”
Synonyms:
daintiness, delicacy
Type of:
elegance
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
2

n the quality of being very good indeed

“the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine”
Synonyms:
choiceness
Type of:
high quality, superiority
the quality of being superior
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