GRAINED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

grained

adjective

as in coarse

made up of large particles the sugar in some countries has a much more grained consistency than what we're used to in the U.S.

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Recent Examples of grained The brand’s classic coats were joined by handsome bomber jackets in grained leather or suede, cocooning puffers and enveloping shearling jackets and stoles that were lined with contrasting napa for extra luxe. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

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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

Garden centers may offer both granular and liquid forms of iron-containing products for summer use.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
The cost of distrust is more granular in societies such as Venezuela, where two recent earthquakes have exposed the state’s inability to meet the needs of its citizens in a moment of crisis.

— Kurt Shillinger, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026

Definition of granular

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

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