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More superior in quality or caliber
Improved in quality, accuracy or performance
More favorable
Comparative for of superior quality
“It was a seriously fine feast, and all sourced from the island's astonishing natural larder.”
(of the weather) Comparative for cloudless and sunny
“We should take advantage of the fine weather and head to the beach.”
(of a material or fabric) Comparative for very thin, and almost transparent
“They made garments from extravagant materials such as cashmere, chenille, mohair, and fine silk blends.”
(of something abstract) Comparative for perceived only with attention to detail or subtlety
“There is a fine distinction between being genuinely articulate and word salad.”
Comparative for good or satisfactory
“I think that these are all fine reasons to practice yoga.”
Comparative for worthy of or eliciting admiration
“Our company is always on the lookout for fine young professionals to join our team.”
Comparative for physically pleasing in appearance
“How could she look so fine? How could it be she might be mine?”
Comparative for in good health and feeling well
“I am feeling fine after recovering from my recent cold.”
Comparative for imposing or impressive in appearance
“Whether he was in a fine mansion, or in a dingy prison cell, he always made the best of his circumstances.”
Comparative for having or showing great perception or insight
“Her fine sense of the comic permits the novel to approach a kind of high seriousness.”
Comparative for thin or below average in width
“Colley draws his characters with fine lines, conveying the personalities of each individual through illustration.”
Comparative for terminating in a point or edge
“On the outer edges of the sword was shining steel, sharpened to a fine point.”
Comparative for made or consisting of small particles
“The fine grains are also perfect for smooth, almost soupy polenta.”
Comparative for having a small size or stature
“You should have read the fine print before purchasing this lemon.”
Comparative for having or showing the qualities associated with high society
“We enjoy splurging on some fine dining every now and then.”
Comparative for expensive or having a high value
“She revealed that she had a taste for fine jewelry, at which point he realized that his little liaison could turn out to be a rather costly affair.”
Comparative for of delicate or intricate workmanship or structure
“Beneath it lay more men's clothes, including linen tunics of fine weave and workmanship.”
Comparative for easily broken or destroyed
“The elders asked the little ones to be very careful with the fine china teacups and saucers.”
Comparative for having a discriminating nature in one's choices
“You need to possess a demonstrable fine taste in wines to become a sommelier.”
Comparative for demonstrating refinement or an appreciation of culture
“His incontestable musical abilities, along with his fine manners, elegance, and artistic tastes, soon established him as one of the emir's three favorites.”
Comparative for pure and free from impurities
“Several tracts of the rehabilitated land were being targeted by artisanal miners in search of fine gold.”
Comparative for having a considerable amount of skill
“He is undoubtedly a fine musician.”
Comparative for extremely precise or accurate
“Our software allows you to make fine adjustments to the hue, saturation, and luminescence of your image.”
Surpassing in quality, excellence, or distinction
To a greater degree of excellence
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