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Definition of graininess

graininess

/ˈɡreɪ.ni.nəs/
grain · i · ness
Adverb:grainily
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Adjective:grainy
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• noun

1

A speckled or mottled visual quality in a photograph, film, or digital image caused by visible silver halide particles or digital sensor noise.

Example

"Shooting in dim light without a flash introduced noticeable graininess to the photographs."

2

The quality or state of having a rough, sandy, or granular texture composed of small particles.

Example

"Stirring the melted chocolate too quickly caused an unpleasant graininess in the frosting."

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• Rhymes for graininess

• Nearby Words

grain
grained
grainfield
graininess
grainless
grainy
gram

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Graininess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/graininess
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