finespun

or fine-spun

[ fahyn-spuhn ]

adjective

1. spun spin or drawn out to a fine thread.
2. highly or excessively refined or subtle.

finespun

/ ˈfaɪnˈspʌn /

adjective

1. spun or drawn out to a fine thread
2. excessively subtle or refined; not practical

Word History and Origins

Origin of finespun¹

First recorded in 1640–50; fine ¹ + spun

Example Sentences

Marquis Conrade, thy wit begins to halt; I will trust thy finespun measures no longer, but will try my own.

From Project Gutenberg

It was the tint of the copper beech, thick, finespun, with intermittent twists that gave it a wavy effect.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Finespun was the gentleman whose retirement from the ministry the Duke of St. Bungay had now announced.

From Project Gutenberg

All his finespun hopes had been ruthlessly rent by the hand of reality.

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