granular

adjective

gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər 

1

: consisting of or appearing to consist of granules : grainy

2

: finely detailed

granular reports

granularity

ˌgran-yə-ˈler-ə-tē 

noun

Synonyms of granular

• coarse
• grained
• granulated
• sandy

Examples of granular in a Sentence

icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow

Recent Examples on the Web

This pick takes you through the full calendar year, starting with monthly spreads for for an at-a-glance look, and flipping to daily pages to get more granular with your to-do list. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026

Weiss had other, more granular concerns about Sunday’s spiked segment as well, Semafor has learned. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025

Some complaints were more granular. —Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025

Liquids can freeze and separate, paint can lose its texture, and granular products can clump from exposure to moisture. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see granule

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing granular

• non-granular

Rhymes for granular

• annular
• intergranular

Kids Definition

granular

adjective

gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər 

1

: consisting of grains

2

: having a grainy structure, feel, or appearance

granularity

ˌgran-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

noun

Medical Definition

granular

adjective

gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər 

1

a

: consisting of or containing granules : having a grainy texture

b

: having granules with an affinity for specific biological stains

granular cytoplasm

2

: having or marked by granulations

granular tissue

granularity

ˌgran-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

noun

plural granularities