grainy
/ˈɡreɪni/
adjective
- Having a rough texture or visible small particles, like sand or sugar.
- The old wooden table had a grainy surface from years of use.
- This lotion is too grainy for my sensitive skin.
- The sand on the beach felt grainy between her toes.
- Describing a photograph or video that appears speckled or not smooth, often due to low light or high film speed.
- He added a grainy filter to the image to make it look vintage.
- The night-time photo came out grainy because of the low light.
- Old home movies often look grainy compared to modern digital video.
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