Contracted
Contracted adjective - Reduced in size or pulled together.
Fine and contracted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fine" instead an adjective "Contracted".
Fine
Fine adjective - Being of less than usual width.
Usage example: use a fine line for the outline of the facial features you intend to carve into the pumpkin
Contracted and fine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contracted" instead an adjective "Fine".
Both words in one sentence
- In actuality, he's fine; the staffers overheard Lucy talking about a disease contracted by a horse, but all sorts of hysterics go down before the misunderstanding is cleared up.
Source: Series / Hey Dude! - Howlin' Wolf (one of the many fine artists contracted to Chess back in the day, notable for a voice you could sand with; also notable for being smart and avoiding the common pitfalls that afflicted blues artists, namely alcohol abuse, gambling, sketchy girlfriends, and bad business decisions)
Source: Blues
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