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grainy
[ grey-nee ]
/ ˈgreɪ ni /
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adjective, grain·i·er, grain·i·est.
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grain·i·ness, nounWords nearby grainy
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British Dictionary definitions for grainy
grainy
/ (ˈɡreɪnɪ) /
adjective grainier or grainiest
resembling, full of, or composed of grain; granular
resembling the grain of wood, leather, etc
photog having poor definition because of large grain size
Derived forms of grainy
graininess, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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