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- [grey-nee]
- /ˈgreɪ ni/
- /ˈɡreɪ.ni/
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- [grey-nee]
- /ˈgreɪ ni/
Definitions of grainy word
- adjective grainy resembling grain; granular. 1
- adjective grainy full of grains or grain. 1
- adjective grainy having a natural or simulated grain, as wood, wallpaper, etc. 1
- adjective grainy Photography. (of a negative or positive) having a granular appearance. 1
- adjective grainy having a granular texture 1
- adjective grainy A grainy photograph looks as if it is made up of lots of spots, which make the lines or shapes in it difficult to see. 0
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Origin of grainy
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; grain + -y1
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Parts of speech for Grainy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grainy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grainy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grainy
adj grainy
- gritty — consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
- homespun — spun or made at home: homespun cloth.
- crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
- granular — of the nature of granules; grainy.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
Antonyms for grainy
adjective grainy
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
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