Of better quality, more refined, or made of smaller, more delicate materials than something else.
From Old French 'fin' meaning 'pure' or 'refined,' which came from Latin 'finire' (to finish or refine). Over time it developed the meaning of superior quality, as if something was finished to perfection.
The phrase 'finer things in life' comes from the old aristocratic idea that wealthy people could afford more refined goods—but what's interesting is that 'fine' originally just meant 'finished' or 'completed,' not fancy!
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