fine

I adjective

1)

fine wines

Syn:

good, choice, select, prime, quality, special, superior, of distinction, premium, classic, vintage

2)

a fine piece of work

Syn:

excellent, first-class, first-rate, great, exceptional, outstanding, splendid, magnificent, exquisite, superb, wonderful, superlative; informal A1, top-notch

3)

a fine fellow

Syn:

worthy, admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, upright, upstanding, respectable

4)

that's fine, but it's not enough

Syn:

all right, acceptable, suitable, good (enough), passable, satisfactory, adequate, reasonable, tolerable; informal OK

5)

I feel fine

Syn:

good, well, healthy, all right, (fighting) fit, blooming, thriving, in good shape/condition; informal OK, great, in the pink

6)

a fine day

Syn:

fair, dry, bright, clear, sunny, cloudless

7)

fine clothes

Syn:

elegant, stylish, expensive, smart, chic, fashionable, fancy, sumptuous, lavish, opulent; informal flashy

8)

a fine mind

Syn:

keen, quick, alert, sharp, bright, brilliant, astute, clever, intelligent

9)

fine china

Syn:

delicate, dainty, thin, light, fragile

10)

fine hair

Syn:

thin, light, delicate, wispy, flyaway

11)

a fine point

Syn:

sharp, keen, acute, razor-sharp

12)

fine material

Syn:

sheer, light, lightweight, thin, flimsy, diaphanous, filmy, see-through

13)

fine sand

Syn:

fine-grained, powdery, dusty, ground, crushed

14)

fine details

Syn:

intricate, delicate, detailed, elaborate, meticulous

15)

a fine distinction

Syn:

subtle, ultra-fine, nice, hair-splitting

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Ant:

everyday, poor, contemptible, ill, dull, wet, coarse

II noun

heavy fines

Syn:

financial penalty, forfeit, damages, sanction, fee, excess charge