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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Adjective

If desired, for sweetness and crunch, sprinkle with coarse sugar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
The facture of a painting by Kippenberger or, say, Büttner is typically heavy, punchy, almost coarse, with a blunt energy that does not promise freedom as the Abstract Expressionist gesture might be thought to do.

— Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

At the salon, the impossibly flawless-looking manager (Azmeri Haque Badhon) finds granular fault with Zai’s body, from stretchmarks to pore imperfections, signing her up to a gruelling program of treatments.

— Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Soil alkalizers usually come in powdered, granular, or pelleted forms, but some are sold as liquids and are applied with a garden sprayer.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of granular

Adjective

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
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

Definition of granulated

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