fineness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the quality of being very good indeed
    choiceness.
    • the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine
  2. noun the property of being very narrow or thin
    thinness.
    • he marvelled at the fineness of her hair
  3. noun having a very fine texture
    powderiness.
    • the fineness of the sand on the beach
  4. noun the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
    delicacy; daintiness.
    • the daintiness of her touch
    • the fineness of her features

WordNet

Fine"ness noun
Etymology
From Fine, a.
Definitions
  1. The quality or condition of being fine.
  2. Freedom from foreign matter or alloy; clearness; purity; as, the fineness of liquor.
    The fineness of the gold, and chargeful fashion. Shak.
  3. The proportion of pure silver or gold in jewelry, bullion, or coins. ✍ The fineness of United States coin is nine tenths, that of English gold coin is eleven twelfths, and that of English silver coin is .
  4. Keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade.

Webster 1913