finer

adjective finer, finest

1. Obsolete finished; perfected
2. superior in quality; better than average; excellent; very good: a fine sample
3. of exceptional character or ability: a fine teacher
4. with no impurities; refined
5. containing a specified proportion of pure metal: said usually of gold or silver
6. in good health; very well
7. clear and bright: said of the weather
8. 1. not heavy or gross
   2. not coarse; in very small particles: fine sand
9. 1. very thin or slender: fine thread
   2. very small: fine print
10. sharp; keen: a knife with a fine edge
11. 1. discriminating; subtle: fine distinctions
    2. involving precise accuracy: a fine adjustment
12. of delicate or subtle composition or character: fine lace
13. Now Rare attractive; handsome: a fine child
14. trained and developed physically to the maximum extent: said of athletes, horses, etc.
15. 1. elegant
    2. too elegant; showy: fine writing

adverb finer, finest

1. finely
2. Informal very well; all right

transitive verb, intransitive verb fined, fining