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 | ||