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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grained
  1. coarse
  2. granular
  3. granulated
Adjective
  • Coir doormats, made with coconut fiber, are appreciated for their coarse, abrasive textures.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • At Cafe Cuil on the Isle of Skye, the menu features properly traditional, coarse pinhead oats soaked in oat milk overnight and finished with a seasonal topping – currently, hazelnut brittle praline and poached pears.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • School Pictures juxtaposes these really granular, weird interactions with this description of a large system that’s designed to protect the status quo.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Drilling down into very granular areas poses another kind of test.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of granular
Adjective
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of granulated

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“Grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grained. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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