fineness
- noun
- /ˈfaɪn.nəs/
- Let the state certify that this bean of gold or silver has good weight and fineness.
Examples
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Why don't we make gold and silver ingots as little beans or discs and stamp the weight and fineness on them?
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Bullion coins, such as the ones that will be discussed in this article, are generally struck in pure silver, with the absolute fineness ranging from 99.9% to 99.999%, with variations possible depending on the country and year of issue.
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And then from France, what I had to what I really came to enjoy, of course, is all the fineness that one can find within French culture.
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Struck in 99.9% silver, the weight and fineness are guaranteed by the United States government, making it a very popular coin with silver bullion investors.
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The fineness of the diamond made it the centerpiece of the necklace.
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Her artwork displayed a remarkable fineness that critics admired.
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He appreciated the fineness of the wine, noting its rich flavor and smooth texture.
Synonyms
Very high quality or skill that makes one stand out
Something that is very good and lasts a long time
A very beautiful and impressive appearance that makes something seem grand
A very great beauty shown in delicate detail
A state of having no mistakes or problems
A quality of being very good and better than most
A quality of being very high and chosen with care
A state of being the most excellent or of very high quality
A quality that makes something seem very good and impressive
Great value or quality that people admire
The quality of being worthy of respect and praise for good actions
Antonyms
How Excellent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fineness comes from fine, which came to mean 'high quality' or 'well made', and you can see this idea also in refine and finish. So, fineness means excellence or a very high standard.