graininess

/ˈgrānēnə̇s, -nin-/ (ame, mw)

graininess — noun

1. the quality of having a rough or uneven texture that looks or feels as though it

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of having a rough or uneven texture that looks or feels as though it contains many tiny, separate pieces, like grains of sand or particles in a photograph.

例句

Lin noticed the graininess in the old photograph, which gave it a soft, nostalgic look.

graininess + in [photograph / image / film]

The graininess of Elena's phone photo got worse when she tried to zoom in.

同義詞
  • granularity

    more technical or scientific; used for particle sizes in materials or data resolution, not everyday textures

  • grittiness

    implies sand-like or dirt-like particles that feel unpleasant to touch or eat

  • coarseness

    broader term for any rough, uneven texture, not necessarily made of visible particles

反義詞
  • smoothness

    opposite quality — a completely even surface or texture with no bumps or particles

  • fineness

    describes a texture with very small or imperceptible particles

用法筆記

Most commonly used in photography and digital imaging to describe visible particles or pixelation in an image; also common for food textures (sauces, ice cream) and material surfaces (wood, sandpaper). Frequently appears with 'of' to specify the thing that feels grainy.

常見錯誤

❌I do not like the granularity of the ice cream.
✅I do not like the graininess of the ice cream.
💡'granularity' is more technical and usually refers to data systems, not everyday food texture.
❌The graininess of the desert felt hot.
✅The sand of the desert felt hot and grainy.
💡when describing a place, use 'graininess of the sand' rather than 'graininess of the desert'.
❌There was a graininess in her voice.
✅There was a roughness in her voice.
💡'graininess' is not used for sound qualities like voice or music.