Polished; not crude or vulgar. Characterized by refinement, or the possession or affectation of refinement; (esp. of a person) elegant and cultured…

Of a person, social group, etc.: refined; cultured, cultivated; (also) well-regulated. Now chiefly in polite society, circles, etc.

Having the refinement characteristic of the inlying districts of a country. Obsolete.

Refined, sophisticated. Obsolete.

Of a highly refined character or nature; esp. (of a person) characterized by or demonstrating a refined, acute, or lively mind or wit.

Of a person or the mind: characterized by delicacy of feeling; refined in manners, habits, or temperament.

wearing kid gloves; also figurative, refined, dainty, delicate, etc.

attributive as adj. Characterized by wearing kid gloves; dainty or delicate in action or operation; avoiding real exertion or everyday work; free…

Drawn or spun out to a very thin, narrow, or fine form. Frequently (and in earliest use) figurative and in figurative contexts.

In form rose-water, rosewater. Pleasant, gentle, conciliatory; refined. Now rare.

Of a person: free of naïvety, experienced, worldly-wise; subtle, discriminating, refined, cultured; aware of, versed in, the complexities of a…

Of an artist, musician, etc.: sensitive, understated; having a light touch.