fine — of high quality; very good
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of high quality; very good
Pronunciation (IPA): /faɪn/
Example Sentences
- My mom said my cooking was fine, but she ordered pizza right after.
- The museum displays fine paintings from the Renaissance period.
- I got a fine for returning my library book just one day late!
fine
ADJECTIVE[/faɪn/]
of high quality; very good
Critic praising fine cuisine quality
Fine wine begins to shine in golden light divine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'fin', which comes from Latin 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'boundary'. The sense of 'excellent' or 'of high quality' developed from the notion of something 'completed to the end' or perfected, while the sense of 'thin' or 'slender' evolved from 'finished with precision or delicacy'.
Breakdown
Latin finis (end, boundary) → Old French fin (completed, finished) → English fine. The morphological development reflects a semantic shift from literal 'endpoint' to figurative 'perfection' and 'refinement'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said my cooking was fine, but she ordered pizza right after.”
“The museum displays fine paintings from the Renaissance period.”
“I got a fine for returning my library book just one day late!”
“She used a fine brush to paint the tiny details.”
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