Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for fine. Search instead for ofine.
Definitions

fine

[fahyn] / faɪn /
ADJECTIVE
excellent, masterly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished admirable attractive beautiful cool elegant exceptional expensive exquisite fashionable first-rate great handsome lovely magnificent neat outstanding pleasant rare refined smart solid splendid striking subtle superior well-made
STRONG
aces capital choice crack dandy mean select top
WEAK
enjoyable first-class first-string five-star gilt-edged gnarly good-looking not too shabby ornate showy skillful supreme top-notch unreal wicked
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common disagreeable drab homely humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular shabby ugly unattractive unexceptional unrefined
STRONG
second-rate
WEAK
coarse
ADJECTIVE
cloudless, sunny
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright dry pleasant
STRONG
clarion clear fair
WEAK
balmy clement rainless undarkened
Antonyms
STRONG
cloudy dark
WEAK
rainy rough stormy
ADJECTIVE
dainty, delicate; sheer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exquisite slender small thin
STRONG
flimsy gossamer light lightweight little loose minute powdered pulverized quality
WEAK
diaphanous ethereal filmy fine-drawn fine-grained fine-spun fragile gauzy gossamery granular impalpable porous powdery threadlike transparent
Antonyms
STRONG
heavy substantial thick
WEAK
coarse crude rough unrefined
ADJECTIVE
discriminating, exact
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delicate intelligent obscure pure refined sharp subtle
STRONG
acute clear hairline hairsplitting keen minute nice petty quick sensitive sterling trifling
WEAK
abstruse critical cryptic distinct enigmatic esoteric fastidious fine-spun precise recondite strict tasteful tenuous unadulterated unpolluted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forthright indefinite
STRONG
blunt dull imprecise
WEAK
coarse crude undiscriminating unrefined
NOUN
penalty in money
Synonyms
STRONGEST
punishment
STRONG
amends amercement assessment damages forfeit mulct reparation rip
Antonyms
WEAK
amends award compensation reimbursement reward
VERB
penalize in monetary way
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confiscate levy punish
STRONG
alienate amerce dock exact extort mulct sconce seize sequestrate tax
WEAK
hit with make pay pay through the nose slap with throw book at
Antonyms
WEAK
award compensate reimburse reward

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.

This is a reflection of the K-shaped economy, in which many homeowners think the current economy is fine, while renters feel frustrated they cannot buy a home, Yun said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

When I was born my family hid me in a corner of our house; we didn’t have the money for the fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

And yet, when he came back, there was the envelope, with a $93 fine inside for parking somewhere where he wasn’t supposed to.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Paul Coughlin was caught behind by Brooke Guest without adding to his overnight 47, completely beaten by a fine delivery which bounced and moved away from him.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

But I laughed off her worries and reassured her I’d be fine.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Vocabulary lists containing fine

"Frankenstein"

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

"The Forgotten Treasure" and "There Is No Word for Goodbye"

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Spelling Practice, Unit 8

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!