fine-grained

[ fahyn-greynd ]

adjective

1. being of fine grain or texture, as certain types of wood, leather, etc.
2. Photography. fine-grain.

fine-grained

adjective

1. (of wood, leather, etc) having a fine smooth even grain
2. detailed, in-depth, or involving fine detail

Word History and Origins

Origin of fine-grained¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

At best, the artist gives us a fine-grained picture of her subjects, a picture that allows us to see them aright.

From The Daily Beast

Consider, for example, that all of the questions about the economy were very fine-grained.

From The Daily Beast

Fine-grained quartzose sandstone, of a purplish hue, resembling a rock on the banks of the Severn, near Bridgenorth.

From Project Gutenberg

Very compact and fine-grained reddish granular quartz, with a glistening lustre, and flat conchoidal fracture.

From Project Gutenberg

It is of fine-grained sandstone, is drilled longitudinally through the center and decorated as shown.

From Project Gutenberg

Fig. 371 shows a similar object of fine-grained sandstone from Lewis County, Ky.

From Project Gutenberg

It looks like it might be ane of thae fine-grained white anes that mak' such grand furniture.

From Project Gutenberg

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