Malay dictionary

halus

rank #2,573

fine; delicate; smooth

Meanings

  1. 1
    fine; delicate; smooth
  2. 2
    supernatural being; spirit
  3. 3
    gentle; soft; not harsh
  4. 4
    subtle; refined; nuanced

Examples

  • Kain ini sangat halus dan lembut.

    This cloth is very fine and soft.

  • Bercakaplah dengan suara yang lebih halus supaya bayi itu tidak terjaga.

    Speak in a more gentle voice so the baby will not wake up.

  • Lukisan itu dibuat dengan garisan yang halus.

    The painting was made with delicate lines.

  • Kain sutera ini terasa halus apabila disentuh.

    This silk fabric feels delicate when touched.

  • Dia memilih kain yang halus untuk membuat baju kurung.

    She chose fine fabric to make a baju kurung.

  • Bakul itu diperbuat daripada rotan yang halus.

    The basket is made of fine rattan.

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halusfine; delicate; smoothlembutsoft; gentle; mildkasarrough; coarse; not smo…

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Synonymslembut

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