English noun: fineness | |||
1. | fineness (attribute) the quality of being very good indeed | ||
Samples | The inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine. | ||
Synonyms | choiceness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | high quality, superiority | ||
2. | fineness (attribute) the property of being very narrow or thin | ||
Samples | He marvelled at the fineness of her hair. | ||
Synonyms | thinness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | narrowness | ||
3. | fineness (attribute) having a very fine texture | ||
Samples | The fineness of the sand on the beach. | ||
Synonyms | powderiness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | smoothness | ||
4. | fineness (attribute) the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance | ||
Samples | The daintiness of her touch. The fineness of her features. | ||
Synonyms | daintiness, delicacy | ||
Broader (hypernym) | elegance | ||