Synonyms for

Fine

Verb / faɪn / Another word for fine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fine means of very high quality or satisfactory.

Synonyms & similar words

okay coarse finely verywell amercement allright ticket delicately exquisitely ok hunkydory alright mulct excellent superb great wonderful fantastic terrific marvelous superior first-class prime top-notch outstanding exceptional splendid stellar impressive brilliant distinguished premium quality

Synonyms by register

Formal

satisfactory acceptable adequate competent

Informal

okay alright good great cool

Literary

exquisite splendid superb

Antonyms

bad poor terrible awful inferior unacceptable substandard

Common collocations

  • fine art
  • fine dining
  • fine print
  • fine line
  • fine-tune
  • fine weather
  • fine china
  • fine dust

Word family

noun fineness
adverb finely

Usage note

As an adjective, 'fine' can mean excellent or satisfactory. Be mindful of context; 'fine' can also mean thin or delicate, or refer to a penalty.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher said that my work was just fine.
  2. The sunset was so fine that it looked like a painting.
  3. I'm feeling fine today.
  4. The jewelry was made with fine materials.
  5. The wine had a fine flavor.

Quotes

  • "A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a man of wit, and a pebble in the hand of a fool." - Joseph Roux
  • "Life is a fine thing, and worth the trouble of getting up early in the morning." - George Eliot
  • "The life so short, the craft so long to learn." - Geoffrey Chaucer

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