Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Grainy

//ˈɡɹeɪni// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling grains; granular.

    "grainy image"

  2. 2
    Coarsely ground or gritty.
Adjective
  1. 1
    composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English greyny, equivalent to grain + -y. Piecewise doublet of corny.

See also for "grainy"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: grainy