GRAINY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

grainy

adjective

ˈgrā-nē

Definition of grainy

as in coarse

made up of large particles grainy sand kept it off the rankings as one of the nation's best beaches

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Recent Examples of grainy In open court, everyone watches this grainy security footage like the Zapruder film. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 The person seen dropping off the Acura was pictured only in grainy video and appeared to be wearing a shirt without sleeves. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The texture gets grainy, and both the color and flavor can diminish. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Milk and Cream-Based Sauces While freezing milk or cream might seem like a good way to extend their shelf life, these items tend to separate when thawed, creating a grainy, watery texture. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grainy

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The spray also helps eliminate frizz and resist humidity, so coarse hair looks polished rather than puffy after styling.

— Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026
If desired, for sweetness and crunch, sprinkle with coarse sugar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

Pulse once or twice to combine, then add the tahini and pulse another 5 or 6 times, until the mixture just comes together in a few large clumps but is still sandy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
In the video, the robot travels across sandy and uneven surfaces while negotiating changes in elevation and ground conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sandy

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

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