fine-drawn

[ fahyn-drawn ]

adjective

1. drawn out to extreme fineness or thinness.

fine-drawn

adjective

1. (of arguments, distinctions, etc) precise or subtle
2. (of wire) drawn out until very fine; attenuated
3. (of features) delicate or refined

Word History and Origins

Origin of fine-drawn¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

There is a great deal of fine drawn reasoning in all of this, some very original ideas, but a great many paradoxes.

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The horses, though fine-drawn, looked strong, well-bred and good goers.

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There could be no better audience for the fine-drawn arguments which such a controversy demands.

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In the earlier dress, about 1485, the neck setting of dress became very square, and was filled with fine-drawn lawn.

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Taciturn and silent as a general rule, this little man, so fine drawn and lean, could on occasion be almost garrulous.

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Related Words

• exquisite
• slender
• small
• thin