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fineness

fineness

1 4.9
High quality that makes something very good
  • noun
  • /ˈfaɪn.nəs/
translation icon : excelencia
  • Let the state certify that this bean of gold or silver has good weight and fineness.

Examples

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Her artwork displayed a remarkable fineness that critics admired.

  • He appreciated the fineness of the wine, noting its rich flavor and smooth texture.

Synonyms

excellence
vsfineness
150 3.2

Very high quality or skill that makes one stand out

is a more general label for high standard rather than the single best
high quality
vsfineness
23 2.6

Something that is very good and lasts a long time

is focused on exceptional worth rather than simply being above average
brilliance
vsfineness
17 4.4

A very beautiful and impressive appearance that makes something seem grand

is the quality of high standard rather than showy appearance
exquisiteness
vsfineness
1 7.1

A very great beauty shown in delicate detail

focuses on overall exceptional standard not only beauty or refinement
flawlessness
vsfineness
1 5.4

A state of having no mistakes or problems

means very high quality but allows that minor imperfections may exist
first-rateness
vsfineness
  • Neologism
8.3

A quality of being very good and better than most

is the usual general term rather than the rarer form
choiceness
vsfineness
8.4

A quality of being very high and chosen with care

is about general exceptional standard rather than selected or elite status
bestness
vsfineness
8.7

A state of being the most excellent or of very high quality

refers to very high quality but not necessarily the sole top item
marvelousness
vsfineness
  • US
4.5

A quality that makes something seem very good and impressive

is about high standard without focusing on wonder or amazement
goldenness
vsfineness
7.5

Great value or quality that people admire

is the general sense of high quality without value or richness emphasis
admirableness
vsfineness
7.0

The quality of being worthy of respect and praise for good actions

treats high standard as general quality rather than moral praise or worth

Antonyms

31 6.5

A state of being average and not special

17 5.1

A state of being lower than others in ability, status or value

How Excellent

perfection
97 3.7
excellence
150 3.2
fineness
1 4.9
quality
27 3.5
mediocrity
31 6.5
low quality
13 2.8

Surface Forms

fineness singular
finenesses plural

Morphology

fineness = fine (transparent) = fine + ness

Standard formation from 'fine' + '-ness' indicating the state or quality of being fine, here 'excellence' is a natural extension of that quality.

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.