grainier; grainiest
1
: resembling or having some characteristic of grain : not smooth or fine
2
of a photograph
: appearing to be composed of grain-like particles
graininess
noun
Examples of grainy in a Sentence
The mustard has a grainy texture.
grainy sand kept it off the rankings as one of the nation's best beaches
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The grainy video, which appears to be from a camera across the street from the scene of the shooting near West Mill Road and North 47th Street, shows the off-duty officer and Wilks approach one another.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Others noted a grainier texture with an acidic or vinegar flavor.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
The photo quality appears grainy by today's standards, but her memories came back crystal clear.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Apples tend to be crisp with a tangy-sweet flavor, while pears are softer, with a grainier texture and a more mellow sweetness.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Others noted a grainier texture with an acidic or vinegar flavor.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
The photo quality appears grainy by today's standards, but her memories came back crystal clear.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Apples tend to be crisp with a tangy-sweet flavor, while pears are softer, with a grainier texture and a more mellow sweetness.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grainy
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“Grainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grainy. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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