superfine

American  

[soo-per-fahyn] / ˌsu pərˈfaɪn /

adjective

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

   superfine sugar.

2. extra fine in quality.

3. excessively refined; overnice.

   superfine manners.

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superfine British  

/ ˌsuːpəˈfaɪn /

adjective

1. of exceptional fineness or quality

2. excessively refined

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Other Word Forms

• superfineness noun

Etymology

Origin of superfine

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

Example Sentences

Our critic explained that “While ‘superfine’ is a tailor’s term for the best wool suiting fabric, in the context of this show it is also dandiacal black vernacular for ‘stylin’ out.’”

From The Wall Street Journal

A cloud of superfine ash descended, slightly reducing visibility and coming to rest on vehicles’ windshields.

From Seattle Times

The researchers also mounted superfine nets in front of the windows to keep birds from actually hitting the glass.

From Scientific American

The author of the post worked in the second application with superfine 0000 steel wool, but using a synthetic pad would be safer.

From Washington Post

It makes for a slightly less sweet donut, so if you prefer superfine sugar, go for it.

From Salon