extra fine
Beyond merely good
Extra fine describes something of superior quality or unusually small gauge.
In grading systems for foods, textiles, or materials, extra fine sits above fine: extra fine granulated sugar, extra fine merino wool.
For pens and brushes, it indicates an especially thin point or tip: an extra fine nib for detailed work.
The phrase emphasizes refinement beyond the ordinary standard.
- superfineExtremely high quality
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- ultrafineExceptionally small in size
- premiumAdded cost for better
- silkySmooth and lustrous
silk thread · powder · baby powder · grain · mesh · smooth · luxurious · exquisite · gossamer · precision · granulated · sifted · polished · sheer · wispy · quality · grade · texture
- woolmerino, fleece, cashmere, lambswool, merino wool
- marker tipschisel tip, brush tip, bullet tip, broad tip, felt tip
- coffee grindingmedium, coarse, fines, boulders, stepless
- sandpapersandpaper, sanding sheet, sanding sheets, sanding belt, sanding belts
- pen partscap, nib, clip, tip, ink
- sedimentsilt, sand, clay, gravel, mud
quality/excellence
extra fineinferior
Of lower rank
substandard · poor quality · low-grade · second-rate · shoddy
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