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grainy

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This term describes a tactile or visual sensation of fragmentation. It suggests a lack of smoothness or clarity, evoking the feeling of individual particles that are distinct enough to be noticed by the touch or the eye. It is often used in a neutral or slightly negative sense to describe a lack of refinement. In the digital age, the word has shifted heavily toward image quality. While it once primarily described minerals or wood, it now frequently refers to low-resolution sensors or high-ISO film settings where the image looks speckled rather than crisp.

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Consisting of small, hard particles or grains.

"The sand on the beach felt grainy between my toes."

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"The handmade paper has a grainy finish that is great for sketching."

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Containing visual noise or small dots, typically in a photograph or film.

"The security footage was so grainy that we could not identify the suspect."

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