GRANULAR Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

granular

adjective

ˈgran-yə-lər

Definition of granular

as in coarse

made up of large particles icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow

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Recent Examples of granular The examiner also said about 60 milliliters of a brown colored fluid with a granular substance was found in Eve’s stomach. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026 Sonnenfeld’s diagnosis is the most granular, naming specific institutions and explaining their paralysis one by one. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026 The real appeal here isn’t perfect measurement, but a clearer, more granular view than cheaper four-electrode scales can usually offer. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026 This was a lexicon both earthy and expansive, a diction vulgar and elevated, granular and capricious. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for granular

Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular

Adjective

After drying, stick the cuttings into small pots filled with coarse potting soil to ensure proper drainage.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
Emily Young, a spokesperson for the Lake County Health Department, said in an email that there are fine particulates and coarse particulates.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

Turbinado sugar, also known as raw sugar, has crystals that are coarser and darker than granulated or brown sugar.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl, with a hand mixer nearby), add softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025

Definition of granulated

Adjective

Porto Santo Porto Santo appeals to travelers seeking privacy within Portugal's Madeira archipelago, where a nine-kilometer sandy beach sets it apart from Madeira's rugged, rocky coastline.

— Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Brace for notorious Keyserville Road, a long sandy slope where some cyclists dismount and push.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026