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SUPERFINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does superfine mean?
• SUPERFINE (adjective)
The adjective SUPERFINE has 3 senses:
1. of extremely fine size or texture
2. excessively delicate or refined
3. (used especially of merchandise) very fine in quality
Familiarity information: SUPERFINE used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of extremely fine size or texture
Context example:
a superfine file
Similar:
fine (of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Excessively delicate or refined
Synonyms:
overrefined; superfine
Similar:
refined ((used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel)
Sense 3
Meaning:
(used especially of merchandise) very fine in quality
Context example:
made of superfine Flemish cloth
Similar:
best ((superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities)
Context examples
Where was this superfine, extraordinary sort of gallantry of yours then?
(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)
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