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

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The researchers used perfectly spherical silica particles just 200 nanometers wide, essentially superfine sand, to achieve the effect. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025 Expect cozy notes of bourbon vanilla, vanilla Madagascar, amyris, and cocoa shell, plus a superfine champagne sparkle that gives skin a radiant gleam. Annie Blackman, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025 The superfine merino wool native to Patagonia is a particular focus for the brand, and also shows up in iterations of its zipped Gaucho bomber jacket. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025 The mist dispenses in a superfine cloud that hugs your skin and covers every inch. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 July 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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