Dictionary entries for 'finest'

Synonyms

fine¹ (fīn)

[Middle English fin, from Old French, from Latin fīnis, end, supreme degree.]

adjective: fin·er, fin·est.

Of superior quality, skill, or appearance: a fine day; a fine writer.
Very small in size, weight, or thickness: fine type; fine paper.
1. Free from impurities.
2. Metallurgy Containing pure metal in a specified proportion or amount: gold 21 carats fine.
Very sharp; keen: a blade with a fine edge.
Thin; slender: fine hairs.
Exhibiting careful and delicate artistry: fine china. See synonyms at delicate
Consisting of very small particles; not coarse: fine dust.
1. Subtle or precise: a fine difference.
2. Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety or precision; sensitive: has a fine eye for color.
Trained to the highest degree of physical efficiency: a fine racehorse.
Characterized by refinement or elegance.
Satisfactory; acceptable: Handing in your paper on Monday is fine.
Being in a state of satisfactory health; quite well: I'm fine. And you?
Used as an intensive: a fine mess.