Grainiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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grainiest
[ ˈɡreɪniəst ]
texture description
The term 'grainiest' is used to describe a texture that is coarse or has a high level of grain. This can apply to various materials, including photographs, food items, or surfaces. In photography, a grainy image often has a certain aesthetic that can be desirable, such as a vintage or gritty feel. In food, graininess may refer to a texture that has visible grains or particles, making it less smooth. Generally, grainiest denotes an exaggerated quality of grain.
Examples of usage
Translations
Translations of the word "grainiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais granuloso
🇮🇳 सबसे दानेदार
🇩🇪 körnigsten
🇮🇩 tergranul
🇺🇦 найгрубіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej ziarnisty
🇯🇵 最も粗い
🇫🇷 le plus granuleux
🇪🇸 más granuloso
🇹🇷 en iri
🇰🇷 가장 거친
🇸🇦 الأكثر حبيبات
🇨🇿 nejzrnitější
🇸🇰 najhrubší
🇨🇳 最粗糙的
🇸🇮 največji zrnati
🇮🇸 grófasta
🇰🇿 ең дәнді
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მარცვლოვანი
🇦🇿 ən dənəvər
🇲🇽 más granular
Etymology
The word 'grainy' originates from the Old English 'gran', meaning 'grain' or 'seed'. It evolved in Middle English to 'grany', which maintained the foundational meaning of being composed of grains. As the language developed, the adjective 'grainy' took on several contexts, particularly in art and photography, where it refers to the noticeable texture created by grain particles in materials or images. The superlative form 'grainiest' emerged as a descriptive term to indicate a more pronounced level of this texture. Over time, 'grainy' has found usage in diverse fields, describing not only tactile qualities but also the sensory experience in both visual and culinary domains.