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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 textureplay

2. excessively delicate or refinedplay

3. (used especially of merchandise) very fine in qualityplay

  Familiarity information: SUPERFINE used as an adjective is uncommon.


 Dictionary entry details 


SUPERFINE (adjective)


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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