fineness

Noun
Synonyms: choicenessthinnesspowderinessdaintinessdelicacy

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. the quality of being very good indeed“the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine”Synonyms: choiceness
  2. the property of being very narrow or thin“he marvelled at the fineness of her hair”Synonyms: thinness
  3. having a very fine texture“the fineness of the sand on the beach”Synonyms: powderiness
  4. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance“the daintiness of her touch”“the fineness of her features”Synonyms: daintinessdelicacy
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Fineness \Fine"ness\, n. [From Fine, a.]

1.The quality or condition of being fine. [1913 Webster]

2.Freedom from foreign matter or alloy; clearness; purity; as, the fineness of liquor. [1913 Webster]

The fineness of the gold, and chargeful fashion.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.The proportion of pure silver or gold in jewelry, bullion, or coins. [1913 Webster]

Note: The fineness of United States coin is nine tenths, that of English gold coin is eleven twelfths, and that of English silver coin is [frac925x1000]. [1913 Webster]

4.Keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade. [1913 Webster]

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