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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

grainy

/ˈgreɪni/ adjective · British & US
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What does grainy mean?

adjective

Having a texture or appearance that is rough and uneven, like grains of sand or small particles. Describing an image or video that is of poor quality, with visible pixels or a low resolution.

Example

"The photograph had a grainy quality to it, making it difficult to make out the details."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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