finer
ˈfaɪnər
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Definition of finer - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
qualitygreater in quality or excellence
  • This fabric is finer than the other.
better excellent superior
2.
texturemore delicate or subtle in texture
  • The artist used a finer brush for details.
smoother softer
3.
skill levelmore skillful or accomplished
  • Her finer technique impressed the judges.
better superior
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luxurious or high-quality items or experiences
She enjoys the finer things in life, like gourmet food and designer clothes.

Origin of finer

Old English, fin (end, limit) + -er (comparative)

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cooking
put through a sieve to reduce to finer particles
purify
make finer, purer, or cleaner
finingadj.
refinement
in the process of becoming finer or purer
geology
coarse-grained rock often forming dykes in finer rocks
geology
large crystal in igneous rock, distinct from finer grains

Examples of finer in a sentence

  • The artist's technique is finer than his peers'.
  • She wore a dress made of finer silk.
  • The chef preferred finer grains for the recipe.
  • His finer judgment saved the project.
  • A finer pianist would notice that mistake.

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  1. French:plus fin, plus subtil, ...
  2. German:feiner, subtiler, ...
  3. Italian:più fine, delicato, ...
  4. Spanish:fino, más fino, ...
  5. Portuguese:superior, delicado, ...
  6. Chinese:更优质的, 更细腻的, ...
  7. Japanese:上質な, より繊細な, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْقَى, أدق, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵיכוּתִי יוֹתֵר, דַּק יוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:лучший, более тонкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вищий, тонший, ...
  12. Hindi:बेहतर, अधिक सूक्ष्म, ...
fine
faɪn

Definition of fine - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
medicalhealthy or well
  • I feel fine today, thank you.
healthy sound well
2.
adequateacceptable or satisfactory in quality
  • The meal was fine, nothing special.
acceptable satisfactory

Noun

1.
legalsum of money paid as a penalty
  • He had to pay a fine for speeding.
charge levy penalty
2.
musicTECH.the end of a musical compositionTECH.
  • The orchestra reached the fine of the symphony.
coda conclusion end

Verb

tr.
1.
punishcharge someone money as punishment for breaking rules
  • The officer fined him for speeding.
penalize ticket
2.
purifymake finer, purer, or cleaner
  • They fine the water to remove impurities.
purify refine

Adverb

1.
satisfactorilyin a satisfactory or pleasing manner
  • The machine is working fine now.
satisfactorily well
2.
communicationexpresses reluctant agreement or acceptance
  • Fine, I'll go with you.
alright okay very well
3.
delicatelyin a delicate or elegant way
  • The artist painted the details fine.
delicately elegantly gracefully
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small text in documents with important or unfavorable details
Always read the fine print before signing any contract.
very close to a limit or boundary
The project timeline was cut fine, leaving no room for delays.
very small difference between two things or states
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
problematic situation with ironic or sarcastic tone
You've gotten us into a fine mess this time!
have a good relationship with someone or manage well
They get on fine with their new classmates.
written in very small letters, often to hide details
The fine-print terms were hard to notice.

Origin of fine

Latin, finis (end)

Examples of fine in a sentence

  • Despite the long journey, he felt fine.
  • Her performance was fine, meeting all expectations.
  • The weather was fine for a day at the beach.
  • She wore a fine silk dress to the gala.
  • The restaurant is known for its fine dining experience.
  • She wore a fine dress to the gala.

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  1. French:en forme, amende, ...
  2. German:gut, Geldstrafe, ...
  3. Italian:in salute, multa, ...
  4. Spanish:saludable, multa, ...
  5. Portuguese:bem, multa, ...
  6. Chinese:健康的, 罚款, ...
  7. Japanese:元気な, 罰金, ...
  8. Arabic:بِخَيْر, غَرامة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּרִיא, קַנָּס, ...
  10. Russian:здоровый, штраф, ...
  11. Ukrainian:добре, штраф, ...
  12. Hindi:ठीक, जुर्माना, ...

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