Definitions:

1. Resembling or having some characteristic of grain. ADJECTIVE
   • The sand on the beach felt grainy beneath my feet as I walked along the shore.
2. Something is not smooth or fine, or not clear or sharp due to large dots that are visible. ADJECTIVE
   • The sauce had a grainy consistency, suggesting that the spices had not been fully dissolved.
3. Used to describe something that has a texture or appearance characterized by small, often coarse particles resembling grains. ADJECTIVE
   • The texture of the bread was disappointingly grainy, indicating that it had not been kneaded thoroughly.

Synonyms:

• coarse
• grained
• granular
• granulated
• granulous
• gritty
• lumpy
• mealy
• sandy