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grainless

grainless

1 5.0
Without small rough parts so a picture or bread looks smooth
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡreɪnləs/
: sin grano
  • The photograph featured a beautiful landscape with grainless skies and vibrant colors.

Examples

  • Stereo photography at its best is a medium of sharp, grainless images.

    Academic text (1999)

  • She preferred the grainless texture of the new paint, as it gave her artwork a smooth finish.

  • The chef served a delicately prepared dish with grainless sauce, enhancing the overall presentation.

Synonyms

textureless
vsgrainless
1 6.3

With a smooth, even surface and no rough or visible detail

is specific to surfaces lacking small visible particles or speckled feel

Antonyms

grainy
24 3.7

Rough in feel or look because of many tiny pieces

How Grainy

grainy
24 3.7
fine-grained
4 4.4
smooth
224 1.0
grainless
1 5.0

Surface Forms

grainless positive

Morphology

grainless = grain (transparent) = grain + less

The adjective is a regular formation from 'grain' + the productive suffix '-less', meaning 'without grains', which a B1 learner can derive.

Etymology

Grainless combines grain ('a small seed or tiny particle') and the ending -less meaning 'without'. So grainless literally means 'without grains', which helps you remember it describes something smooth or with no grainy texture, like certain paper, photos, or bread.