Finer

/ˈfaɪnər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
of high quality or excellence; superior.
She always chooses the finer things in life, like luxury fabrics and gourmet foods.
more subtle or delicate in nature; refined.
The artist's skill was evident in the finer details of the painting.
smaller in size or extent; thinner.
The finer strands of the fabric gave the dress an elegant look.
comparative adjective
the comparative form of fine; indicating a higher degree of quality or precision.
This diamond is finer than the one we looked at yesterday.
more finely tuned or adjusted; offering greater accuracy.
The newer model features finer controls for better performance.

Etymology

From Middle English 'finer', from Old French 'fin', meaning fine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

finer points:
the subtle or intricate details that are important for understanding
finer things in life:
luxuries or pleasures that are considered of higher quality
fine print:
the less visible details of a contract or agreement that may contain important information

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Someone attractive or of high social status.
She acts like she's finer than everyone else.
Something that is considered excellent or desirable.
That party was finer; everyone had a great time.