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finespun

/'f/aI/n'sp/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Spun so as to be fine; drawn to a fine thread; attenuated; hence, unsubstantial; visionary; as, <i>finespun</i> theories.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety

    adj.all

    Examples
    The satire touches with finespun ridicule every kind of human pretense.
    Synonyms delicate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. developed in excessively fine detail

    adj.all

    Examples
    Finespun distinctions.
    Synonyms hairsplitting

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

finelessfinelyfinenessfinerfineryfines herbesfinessefinestillfinestillerfinewfinfishfinfoot

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