finespun

or fine-spun

[ fahyn-spuhn ]

adjective

1. spun spin or drawn out to a fine thread.
2. highly or excessively refined or subtle.

finespun

/ ˈfaɪnˈspʌn /

adjective

1. spun or drawn out to a fine thread
2. excessively subtle or refined; not practical

Word History and Origins

Origin of finespun¹

First recorded in 1640–50; fine ¹ + spun

Example Sentences

It’s an achingly personal and finespun track plucked out on baritone ukulele.

From New York Times

Here comes the bass, offering a futuristic contrast to the singer’s finespun melodies — which tend to be sung in Spanish and forged in various folk traditions.

From Washington Post

Before the year was out, he had reached some kind of zenith with “Drip Too Hard,” a monumentally finespun duet with Gunna.

From Washington Post

At the Kennedy Center’s Opera House on Saturday, Washington National Opera’s Russell Thomas burst onto the stage, brandishing a red flag, and sang it in tones of finespun gold.

From Washington Post

She was finespun in the way that used to make Olanna wonder if she wasn’t uncomfortable, dressing up every day and simply sitting at home.

From Literature