Synonyms of grainy

grainy

adjective

ˈgrā-nē 

as in coarse

made up of large particles

grainy sand kept it off the rankings as one of the nation's best beaches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coarse
• grained
• sandy
• granular
• granulated
• stony
• rocky
• unfiltered
• unrefined
• gravelly
• gritty
• pebbly
• earthy
• cracked
• lumpy
• coarse-grained
• mealy
• kibbled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dusty
• powdery
• fine
• smooth
• velvety
• ultrafine
• buttery
• superfine
• floury
• refined
• filtered
• ground
• milled
• reduced
• levigated
• comminuted
• pulverized
• close-grained
• micronized
• triturated
• mulled
• pestled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grainy

On sunny days these stones appear dried out, white and grainy, while the thin trickle of water passing through makes up a mere fraction of the river’s width. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

In open court, everyone watches this grainy security footage like the Zapruder film. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

The person seen dropping off the Acura was pictured only in grainy video and appeared to be wearing a shirt without sleeves. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The texture gets grainy, and both the color and flavor can diminish. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026