superfine

[ soo-per-fahyn ]

adjective

1. extra fine, as in grain or texture; unusually fine:

   superfine sugar.

2. extra fine in quality.
3. excessively refined; overnice:

   superfine manners.

superfine

/ ˌsuːpəˈfaɪn /

adjective

1. of exceptional fineness or quality
2. excessively refined

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈfineness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superfine¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; super-, fine ¹

Example Sentences

Made from superfine merino sheep’s wool, Allbirds are among the comfiest you’ll find, and the brand is launching a new style just in time for the holidays.

From The Daily Beast

Ibex’s Natural brief doesn’t feel as soft as cotton, but it’s made of superfine merino wool, and once I’ve got it on, I can’t even tell I’m wearing it.

From Outside Online

This cookie emerged from its package with a coat of superfine cookie grit dusted across its surface.

From Washington Post

Next moment Tommy burst upon their vision in a full suit of superfine blue with brass buttons!

From Project Gutenberg

Angel's wife felt almost as if she had been hounded up that hill like a scorned thing by those—to her—superfine clerics.

From Project Gutenberg

There was nothing of the dandy about Edison, He boasted no jewelled fingers or superfine raiment.

From Project Gutenberg

He consulted with the cook and gave Leo a capital little dinner, together with a bottle of superfine Burgundy.

From Project Gutenberg

With so many yards of superfine black cloth, he will give you the tone of good society and the exterior of a gentleman.

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