Fine Definition

fine
adverb
  1. an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
  2. in a delicate manner; "finely shaped features"; "her fine drawn body"
adjective
  1. being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition; "an all- right movie"; "the passengers were shaken up but are all right"; "is everything all right?"; "everything's fine"; "things are okay"; "dinner and the movies had been fine"; "another minute I'd have been fine"
  2. minutely precise especially in differences in meaning; "a fine distinction"
  3. thin in thickness or diameter; "a fine film of oil"; "fine hairs"; "read the fine print"
  4. characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment; "fine wine"; "looking fine in her Easter suit"; "a fine gentleman"; "fine china and crystal"; "a fine violinist"; "the fine hand of a master"
  5. of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles; "wood with a fine grain"; "fine powdery snow"; "fine rain"; "batiste is a cotton fabric with a fine weave"; "covered with a fine film of dust"
  6. free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity; "gold 21 carats fine"
noun
  1. money extracted as a penalty
verb
  1. issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty; "I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street"; "Move your car or else you will be ticketed!"

"Fine" in song lyrics

See how fine is used in real songs:

  • "So ladies, bring your friends, and please make sure they're fine"
    69 Boyz — Da Train
  • "I know the panties you wearin' helpin' that thang look fine"
    69 Boyz — Puddin Tame *
  • "no I never met a girl so sexy and fine"
    69 Boyz — Strip Club Luv

Usage tips for "fine"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fine" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fine to find words that pair well.

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