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单词 finespun
释义

finespun

adjective

fine·​spun ˈfīn-ˈspən How to pronounce finespun (audio)
: developed with extreme care or delicacy
also : developed in excessively fine or subtle detail

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • exact
  • fine
  • hairline
  • hairsplitting
  • minute
  • nice
  • nuanced
  • refined
  • subtle
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Example Sentences

a finespun analysis of what makes an everyday occurrence funny
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

finespun

adjective

as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy a finespun analysis of what makes an everyday occurrence funny

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • subtle
  • delicate
  • nice
  • fine
  • nuanced
  • exact
  • refined
  • minute
  • meticulous
  • quibbling
  • hairsplitting
  • exacting
  • trivial
  • inconsiderable
  • petty
  • frivolous
  • hairline
  • particular
  • inconsequential
  • trifling
  • negligible
  • insignificant
  • fastidious
  • nitpicking
  • demanding
  • finicking
  • finicky
  • piddling
  • finical
  • fussy
  • picky

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • coarse
  • inexact
  • unmistakable
  • rough
  • obvious
  • unequivocal
  • unambiguous
  • perspicuous
  • apparent
  • clear
  • broad
  • plain
  • transparent
  • evident
  • palpable
  • manifest
  • indefinite
  • patent
  • sloppy
  • clear-cut
  • open-and-shut
  • slipshod
  • careless
  • slapdash
  • heedless
  • incautious
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