fine

adjective finer fin′er, finest fin′·est

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

Etymology: ME fin < OFr < ML finus, for L finis, an end, limit: see finish

adverb finer fin′er, finest fin′·est

1. finely
2. Informal very well; all right

transitive verb, intransitive verb fined, fining fin′·ing

noun

1. a finish; end; conclusion: obs. except in in fine (see phrase below)
2. a sum of money paid to settle a matter; esp., a sum required to be paid as punishment or penalty for an offense

Etymology: ME < OFr fin < L finis: see finish

transitive verb fined, fining fin′·ing

noun

Etymology: It < L finis: see finish