superfine

[ soo-per-fahyn ]

adjective

1. extra fine, as in grain or texture; unusually fine:

   superfine sugar.

2. extra fine in quality.
3. excessively refined; overnice:

   superfine manners.

superfine

/ ˌsuːpəˈfaɪn /

adjective

1. of exceptional fineness or quality
2. excessively refined

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈfineness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superfine¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; super-, fine ¹

Example Sentences

A cloud of superfine ash descended, slightly reducing visibility and coming to rest on vehicles’ windshields.

From Seattle Times

The researchers also mounted superfine nets in front of the windows to keep birds from actually hitting the glass.

From Scientific American

The author of the post worked in the second application with superfine 0000 steel wool, but using a synthetic pad would be safer.

From Washington Post

It makes for a slightly less sweet donut, so if you prefer superfine sugar, go for it.

From Salon

Using caster sugar or superfine sugar makes a big difference in cakes, like in this Pistachio Cake with Lemon and Rosewater, in which those quick-dissolving properties make easier work of creaming together butter and sugar.

From Salon