superfine

adjective

su·​per·​fine ˌsü-pər-ˈfīn How to pronounce superfine (audio)
Synonyms of superfinenext
1
: overly refined or nice
2
: of extremely fine size or texture
superfine toothbrush bristles
superfine sugar
3
: of high quality or grade
—used especially of merchandise

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It’s mostly made with superfine alpaca fibers that are naturally hypoallergenic. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025 Jeans, as well as the Japanese Lotus and superfine cashmere T-shirts, are also popular. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 For the softest tees, look for fabrics that are either superfine or ultrafine—anything 17 µm or higher—like Unbound's T-shirts. — Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 24 Nov. 2025 The intensive treatment also features superfine silica particles to physically buff dead skin cells away. — Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superfine

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First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of superfine was in 1575

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superfine

adjective
su·​per·​fine ˌsü-pər-ˈfīn How to pronounce superfine (audio)
1
: overly refined or nice
2
: extremely fine
superfine toothbrush bristles
3
: of high quality or grade
—used especially of merchandise

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