finely
Into tiny pieces
Finely means in a fine manner—with precision, delicacy, or into very small pieces.
Food is finely chopped or finely ground.
A finely tuned instrument or argument has been adjusted with great care.
Finely crafted work shows meticulous skill.
The word can also describe thin or delicate quality: finely woven silk, finely drawn distinctions.
Solid surface underfoot
- powderedCrushed to fine particles
- gratedReduced by abrasion
- mincedCut into tiny pieces
- choppedCut into pieces
diced · crumbled · sifted · pulverized · granulated · milled · shredded · particulate
Having fine distinctions
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- differentiatedMade unlike others
- gradatedShifted through incremental stages
- shadedBlocked from light
layered · textured · modulated · attuned · perceptive · discerning · discriminating · sensitive
Set to correct pitch
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
- adjustedChanged to improve fit
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
- honedSharpened or refined
crafted · detailed · executed · measured · controlled · engineered · machined · tolerance
ground
Solid surface underfoot
chopped · diced · crumbled · sifted · pulverized · granulated · milled · shredded · particulate · atomized
nuanced
Having fine distinctions
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- differentiatedMade unlike others
- gradatedShifted through incremental stages
shaded · layered · textured · modulated · attuned · perceptive · discerning · discriminating · sensitive · astute
tuned
Set to correct pitch
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
- adjustedChanged to improve fit
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
honed · crafted · detailed · executed · measured · controlled · engineered · machined · tolerance · precision
gossamer
Filmy, delicate material
wispy · gauzy · diaphanous · sheer · feathery · translucent · airy · silken · cobwebby · filmy
honed
Sharpened or refined
keen · whetted · razor-sharp · blade · knife · cut · sliced · incisive · piercing
- you're fineDismissive comfort phrase
- fine lineSubtle distinction between things
- everything's fineDismissive reassurance phrase
- fine printMiniature contractual text
- age like a fine wineImprove through aging
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
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