Grainy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪni/

Definitions of grainy

adjective describing something that has a texture like grains or small particles

Example Sentences

A1 The sand on the beach felt grainy under my feet.

A2 The old photograph was grainy and hard to make out.

B1 The video quality was grainy, making it difficult to see details.

B2 The texture of the bread was grainy, indicating it was made with whole grains.

C1 The painting had a grainy texture, adding depth and interest to the piece.

C2 The film was intentionally shot in a grainy style to give it a vintage look.

Examples of grainy in a Sentence

formal The image appeared grainy due to the low resolution of the camera.

informal The video looks a bit grainy, maybe we should adjust the settings.

slang The photo came out all grainy, I need a better camera.

figurative His explanation was so grainy, I couldn't make sense of it.

Grammatical Forms of grainy

• past tense: grained
• plural: grainy
• comparative: grainier
• superlative: grainiest
• present tense: grain
• future tense: will grain
• perfect tense: have grained
• continuous tense: is graining
• singular: grainy
• positive degree: grainy
• infinitive: to grain
• gerund: graining
• participle: grained

Origin and Evolution of grainy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grainy' is derived from the Middle English word 'greyni' which means resembling or containing grains.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'grainy' has evolved to describe textures or images that appear granular or composed of small particles, often used in reference to photographs or videos.