fineness

• Nom désignant la qualité de ce qui est très bon, excellent ou de haute qualité ; également la propriété d'être très fin, mince ou d'avoir une texture fine ; en outre, la qualité d'être beau et élégant à la vue.

A noun referring to the quality of being very good, excellent, or of high quality; also the property of being very narrow, thin, or having a fine texture; additionally, the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance.

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1. Exceptional qualityB2formal

   The state or quality of being of very high standard or excellence.

   Qualité exceptionnelle

   • The fineness of the craftsmanship was admired by all.
   • The fineness of the wine impressed the connoisseurs.
   • Her performance was praised for its fineness and precision.

   Synonymesbrilliancedistinctionexcellencemeritqualityrefinementsuperiority

   Antonymescoarsenessinferioritymediocritypoornessworthlessness

2. Thinness or narrownessB2formal

   The property of being very slender, narrow, or thin.

   Finesse (minceur)

   • The fineness of the thread made it ideal for delicate embroidery.
   • The fineness of the wire allowed it to pass through the smallest gaps.
   • The fineness of the blade made it perfect for precision cutting.

   Synonymesnarrownessslendernessslightnessslimnessthinness

   Antonymescoarsenessthickness

3. Fine textureB2formal

   The quality of having a very smooth, soft, or delicate texture.

   finesse de texture

   • The fineness of the sand made it pleasant to walk on.
   • The fineness of the flour resulted in a light and fluffy cake.
   • The fineness of the fabric gave the dress a luxurious feel.

   Synonymesdelicacysilkinesssmoothnesssoftness

   Antonymescoarsenessharshnessroughness

4. Delicate beautyB2formal

   The quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance.

   Délicatesse de beauté

   • The fineness of her features was captivating.
   • The fineness of the porcelain vase made it a prized possession.
   • The fineness of the lacework added elegance to the gown.

   Synonymesdaintinessdelicacyeleganceexquisitenessgrace

   Antonymescoarsenessroughness