fine
- adjective
- /faɪn/
- Specialized
- He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold.
- fine metal
This is a Greek term meaning the non noble, the non fine, right.
- This is a Greek term meaning the non noble, the non fine, right.
Examples
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The jeweler showcased a fine gold necklace that sparkled brilliantly.
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So it's like a very fine, very fine oil.
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That fine piece of steel you have back there.
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Probably looking at some very fine jewelry.
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"As we passed old, tired ships, I noticed many fine metal lines leading from them into the water.
Fiction book (1996) -
Then he sent them an invitation on fine paper to visit him.
Fiction book (1997) -
1,000 pounds and this fine gold watch here.
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Would you care for a fine Wagyu steak?
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"I just bought some particularly fine diamonds which are being set in a bracelet right now.
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Since you're trying to impress, be sure your tunic is made of fine linen or better yet, silk.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
A phrase said to show something would be nice but is very unlikely to happen
Compounds
A nickname for Norwich in England for its beautiful old buildings and lively arts
A university degree for artists, writers and performers after a first degree
- Specialized
A group of very close lines in the light from an atom that show small energy differences
- Specialized
A special degree that a university gives to people for work in the fine arts
Pictures taken with a camera to show an artist's personal vision, not for news or sale
A low shrub with thin leaves and purple-red flowers that grows on open, poor soil
- US
A climbing small bush from the southeastern United States with large red-purple bell-shaped flowers
How Pure
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fine used to mean 'pure' or 'perfect' and comes from Latin finis, 'end', and Old French fin, so fine metal means it is very pure and free from other metals.