finest

adjective
UK: /ˈfaɪnɪst/
US: /ˈfaɪnɪst/

  1. Of very high quality; the best of its kind.

    1. This is the finest chocolate I have ever tasted. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always buys the finest quality silk for her elegant dresses. [ ] [ ]

  2. Very small or thin; in very small particles.

    1. The artist used the finest brushes for the details. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baker sifted the flour to get the finest possible texture for the cake. [ ] [ ]

  3. Refined or elegant in manner or style.

    1. He displayed the finest manners at the formal dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her designs showcase the finest examples of contemporary architecture. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

best supreme choice select exquisite superior

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finest" in English means: Of very high quality; the best of its kind., Very small or thin; in very small particles., Refined or elegant in manner or style..

The phonetic transcription of "finest" is /ˈfaɪnɪst/ in British English and /ˈfaɪnɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "finest": best, supreme, choice, select, exquisite, superior.

Example usage of "finest": "This is the finest chocolate I have ever tasted.". More examples on the page.