finesome

English

Etymology

From fine +‎ -some.

Adjective

finesome (comparative more finesome, superlative most finesome)

1. (rare, colloquial) Characterised or marked by fineness.
   • 1877, Susan Hale, The Dial of the Old South Clock, numbers 1-10, page 9:

     “How lovelyful!” spoke she. Those rose trees begin to button.” “Who it is finesome,” replied Juanita. “The corn does push already.”

   • 1879, Gardeners Chronicle & New Horticulturist, page 119:

     This is considered a stewing Pear, and generally it is only fit for that purpose, but I have had it very finesome seasons, especially after a long hot summer.

   • 1994, Nirodbaran, R. Y. Deshpande, Kaikhushru Dhunjibhoy Sethna, Amal-Kiran: Poet and Critic, page 154:

     It is the life-breath after the multitudinous fruit that seeks and finds fulfilment in plumaged grandeur of the superlife's unstained gold, in its finesome marvel and magnificence.