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refined
01
made pure by removing impurities through a processing method
02
showing sophisticated manners and elegance in behavior
03
suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
04
precise to a fine degree
05
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
refined
adj
refine
v
fine
v
overrefined
adj
overrefined
adj
unrefined
adj
unrefined
adj
Example
The refined oil underwent several stages of distillation to ensure its purity.
The jeweler crafted a necklace from refined gold, which had been purified to achieve its lustrous shine.
She appreciated the refined taste of the filtered water, which had been treated to remove impurities.
The refined flour used in baking had been milled to remove bran and germ, resulting in a finer texture.
The overcast edges of the linen napkins added a refined touch to the table setting.
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