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large-grained

large-grained

3.9
The texture has large, easily seen pieces
  • adjective
translation icon : grano grueso
  • Some types of bread use large-grained salt for added texture.

Examples

  • The countertop was made of large-grained granite, giving it a striking appearance.

  • You can see the large-grained structure in this sample of sand under the microscope.

  • This fabric is large-grained and durable.

  • The large-grained sand was perfect for the beach.

  • This type of sand is large-grained, making it ideal for constructing sturdy foundations.

  • The artist preferred large-grained paper for her charcoal drawings to create more texture.

  • Many plants thrive in large-grained soil, which allows for better water drainage.

Synonyms

coarse
vslarge-grained
26 3.7

A surface like sand or rough cloth that has large grains and is not smooth

refers specifically to texture with relatively large visible particles
coarse-grained
vslarge-grained
4.8

A rough texture made of large visible grains

has identical meaning but is a different phrasing
coarse-textured
vslarge-grained
4.9

Having a rough surface that feels slightly scratchy

emphasizes surface roughness rather than visible particles

Antonyms

smooth
256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

fine-grained
1 4.4

Contains very small, closely packed particles that make it feel smooth like fine sugar

How Grainy

large-grained
3.9
fine-grained
1 4.4
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

large-grained positive

Morphology

large-grained = large + grained (transparent) = large + grain + ed

The adjective is a straightforward compound of 'large' + 'grained' (where 'grained' = 'having grains'), yielding 'having large grains'; the meaning is directly compositional.

Etymology

Large-grained is a simple compound of large ('big') and grain ('small seed or particle'), like the grains you see in bread, salt, or sand. So large-grained means a surface or material that has 'big, easily seen' particles or texture.