Finest: meaning, definitions and examples

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finest

 

[ หˆfaษชnษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

Of very high quality or extremely good

Synonyms

best, excellent, superb, top-notch.

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Word Description / Examples
finest

Used to describe something of the highest quality, often in a refined or elegant context.

  • This restaurant serves the finest wine.
  • She wore her finest dress to the gala.
best

A general term to describe something that is better than all others. It can be used in various contexts.

  • She is the best player on the team.
  • This is the best movie I have ever seen.
excellent

Used to show that something is extremely good or outstanding in quality.

  • His performance in the play was excellent.
  • The service at the hotel was excellent.
superb

Used to describe something that is impressively good, often with a sense of admiration.

  • They did a superb job on the project.
  • The hotel has a superb view of the mountains.
top-notch

Informal; used to describe something of the highest quality or very best, often in a practical context.

  • The company's customer service is top-notch.
  • She received top-notch training for the job.

Examples of usage

  • She had the finest education money could buy.
  • This restaurant serves the finest cuisine in town.
Context #2 | Adjective

thin

Very thin or narrow

Synonyms

delicate, slender, thin.

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Word Description / Examples
finest

Used to describe something of the highest quality or very best. It often implies excellence and is used in positive contexts.

  • This is the finest wine in our collection
  • She wore the finest silk dress at the gala
thin

Used to describe something with very little thickness or density. Can be neutral or negative, especially when referring to a person's weight implying they are underweight.

  • The ice on the lake is thin and not safe to walk on
  • He looked thin and pale after being sick for so long
slender

Used to describe something or someone that is attractively thin, narrow, or graceful. Often has a positive connotation when describing a personโ€™s figure.

  • She has a slender figure that many admire
  • The slender branches swayed in the wind
delicate

Used to describe something that is very fragile, easily broken, or sensitive. It can also imply something that requires careful handling or has an elegant and fine quality.

  • The delicate lace on the gown was handmade
  • Be careful, these flowers are very delicate

Examples of usage

  • She wore the finest silk scarf around her neck.
  • The thread was so fine, it felt like silk.

Translations

Translations of the word "finest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น o melhor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเฅ‹เคคเฅเคคเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช das Beste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbaik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะบั€ะฐั‰ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najlepszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€้ซ˜ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le meilleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mejor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en iyi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ตœ๊ณ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูุถู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejlepลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najlepลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅฅฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najboljลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะถะฐา›ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n yaxลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mejor

Etymology

The word 'finest' originated from Middle English 'finest', from Old French 'finest', based on Latin 'finire' (to finish), from 'finis' (end, limit). The sense 'excellent' dates from the late Middle English period.

See also: fine, finely, fines, finesse.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,666, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.