fineness

/ˈfaɪnnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfaɪnnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfīnnə̇s/ (ame, mw)

fineness — noun

1. how thin, narrow, or small-grained something is — used of hair, thread, powder,

1.名詞B2
釋義

how thin, narrow, or small-grained something is — used of hair, thread, powder, or closely woven fabric whose individual parts are barely visible

例句

The fineness of newborn hair amazed Fatima as she gently touched her baby sister's head.

Kiran focused the lens on the fineness of the spider's web in morning light.

collocation: fineness of [delicate natural object]

同義詞
  • thinness

    more general; fineness adds a sense of quality, not just measurement

  • delicacy

    emphasises fragility; fineness can refer to non-fragile things like powder

  • smallness

    broader in scope; fineness specifically relates to diameter or grain size

反義詞
  • coarseness

    opposite in both texture and particle size

  • thickness

    opposite in diameter of thread, hair, or line

文法句型

fineness + of + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in 'the fineness of [something]' structure to describe the thinness or smallness of individual components — hair, thread, grain, particles.

常見錯誤

❌I was surprised by the fineness of this thread because it is fine.
✅I was surprised by the fineness of this thread because it is thinner than sewing silk.
💡Avoid repeating the word 'fine' in the same sentence; use a comparison or specific detail instead.

2. a high level of exactness, elegance, or intricate beauty in the shape, texture,

2.名詞B2
釋義

a high level of exactness, elegance, or intricate beauty in the shape, texture, or workmanship of an object or piece of art

例句

Ingrid admired the fineness of the porcelain vase, with its delicate hand-painted flowers.

collocation: fineness of [art or craft object]

The fineness of the watchmaker's work meant each tiny gear fit perfectly inside the casing.

同義詞
  • delicacy

    stresses fragility and gentleness; fineness can apply to robust objects too

  • elegance

    focuses on graceful style; fineness emphasises precision and detail

  • refinement

    implies polishing or cultivation; fineness is about the quality itself

  • intricacy

    highlights complexity of detail; fineness can describe simple precision too

反義詞
  • crudeness

    opposite in terms of workmanship and finish

  • roughness

    opposite in surface quality and precision

文法句型

fineness + of + noun

用法筆記

Describes crafted or artistic objects rather than natural features. Common in art criticism, craft reviews, and descriptions of skilled manual work.

常見錯誤

❌The fineness of this building is amazing.
✅The fineness of the carving on the building's stone columns is amazing.
💡'Fineness' works best when tied to a specific detail or aspect of craftsmanship, not used as a vague compliment.