fineness

fineness
noun
1. the quality of being very good indeed (Freq. 1)
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the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine

Syn: ↑choiceness
Derivationally related forms: ↑choice (for: ↑choiceness)
Hypernyms: ↑superiority, ↑high quality
2. the property of being very narrow or thin
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he marvelled at the fineness of her hair

Syn: ↑thinness
Derivationally related forms: ↑thin (for: ↑thinness), ↑fine
Hypernyms: ↑narrowness
3. having a very fine texture
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the fineness of the sand on the beach

Syn: ↑powderiness
Derivationally related forms: ↑powdery (for: ↑powderiness), ↑fine
Hypernyms: ↑smoothness
4. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
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the daintiness of her touch

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the fineness of her features

Syn: ↑daintiness, ↑delicacy
Derivationally related forms: ↑dainty (for: ↑daintiness)
Hypernyms: ↑elegance

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