superfine

adjective

su·​per·​fine ˌsü-pər-ˈfīn How to pronounce superfine (audio)
1
: overly refined or nice
2
: of extremely fine size or texture
superfine toothbrush bristles
superfine sugar
3
: of high quality or grade
used especially of merchandise

Examples of superfine in a Sentence

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Soak cranberries in still-warm simple syrup for 30 minutes, then roll them in superfine sugar. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024 Crafted from superfine sanding crystals enriched with shea butter, aloe leaf juice, and spirulina extract, this delivers gentle physical exfoliation to relieve keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs, and rough skin textures. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024 The superfine powder is formulated with Kaolin clay, which is rich in minerals, to help absorb and control oil throughout the day. Jessica Fields, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024 Data into Action The Link’s circular electronic hub connects to 64 superfine threads that contain a total of 1,024 electrodes. Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for superfine 

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of superfine was in 1575

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“Superfine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfine. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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superfine

adjective
su·​per·​fine ˌsü-pər-ˈfīn How to pronounce superfine (audio)
1
: overly refined or nice
2
: extremely fine
superfine toothbrush bristles
3
: of high quality or grade
used especially of merchandise

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