Definitions

grainy

[grey-nee] / ˈgreɪ ni /

ADJECTIVE

coarse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gritty homespun

WEAK

chapped coarse-grained crude granular harsh impure inferior loose lumpy mediocre particulate poor quality rough rough-hewn rugged unfinished unpolished unprocessed unpurified

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

One frame from the grainy footage was digitally altered using artificial intelligence, AI experts told AFP.

From Barron's

His voice was low and grainy, as if he’d eaten the sand his boat was moored on.

From Literature

If only it wasn’t so grainy, so far away.

From Literature

In the grainy video, he was completely indistinguishable from the ground and wall he was pinned against.

From Literature

It is through grainy online footage that a local journalist first becomes aware of the drama.

From Barron's