fine-drawn

[ fahyn-drawn ]

adjective

1. drawn out to extreme fineness or thinness.

fine-drawn

adjective

1. (of arguments, distinctions, etc) precise or subtle
2. (of wire) drawn out until very fine; attenuated
3. (of features) delicate or refined

Word History and Origins

Origin of fine-drawn¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Despite the restless shifts in tone, the style never feels disjointed, in large part due to Tiang’s tremendous, fine-drawn translation.

From Washington Post

“So far we’ve been able to anticipate people’s needs and accommodate everything in advance,” said Branden McRill, the chief executive officer and founder of Fine-Drawn Hospitality, which owns and operates the Walnut Street Cafe.

From New York Times

It relies on musical phrasing, fine-drawn physical expression and the unique properties of dance to communicate the story and emotions with exceptional clarity.

From Washington Post

“You’re looking better, old man,” she said to him, her head on one side, considering him, “you’ve lost that fine-drawn look, thank goodness. I suppose we’ve got you to thank for that?” nodding at me.

From Literature

The fine-drawn quality of French’s characterizations is one measure of the novel’s above-average success as literary fiction, which is to say fiction that enriches our lives rather than just serving to pass the time on an airplane or in a doctor’s waiting room.

From New York Times

Related Words

• exquisite
• slender
• small
• thin