grainy

adjective

ˈgrā-nē

grainier; grainiest

Synonyms of grainy next

: resembling or having some characteristic of grain : not smooth or fine

of a photograph : appearing to be composed of grain-like particles

graininess noun

Examples of grainy in a Sentence

The mustard has a grainy texture. grainy sand kept it off the rankings as one of the nation's best beaches

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The juniper in genever is less prominent, and the malt base adds a rich, grainy sweetness. —

Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Elsewhere in the Bazaar, past the produce and other culinary stalls are cafes for meals and the thick, grainy Turkish coffee but the coffee isn’t just for drinking. —

Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Nicolas’ reality is presented in a claustrophobic 4:3 aspect ratio and the muted, grainy aesthetics of an old-school camcorder. —

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024 Prior to this, they had mostly been seen together via grainy iPhone shots or the very occasional pap pic, meeting up after events or in groups. —

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grainy