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View usage for: (rɪfaɪnd) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A refined substance has been made pure by having other substances removed from it. ...refined sugar. 2. adjectiveIf you say that someone is refined, you mean that they are very polite and have good manners and good taste. ...refined and well-dressed ladies. His speech and manner are refined. Synonyms: cultured, civil, polished, tasteful More Synonyms of refined 3. adjectiveIf you describe a machine or a process as refined, you mean that it has been carefully developed and is therefore very efficient or elegant. ...a more refined engine. This technique is becoming more refined and more acceptable all the time. More Synonyms of refined refined in British English (rɪˈfaɪnd) adjective1. not coarse or vulgar; genteel, elegant, or polite 2. subtle; discriminating 3. freed from impurities; purified refined in American English (rɪˈfaɪnd) adjective1. made free from other matter, or from impurities; purified 2. free from crudeness or coarseness; cultivated; elegant 3. characterized by great subtlety, precision, etc. Examples of 'refined' in a sentencerefined In other languagesrefined British English: refined ADJECTIVE A refined substance has been made pure by having other substances removed from it. ...refined sugar. - American English: refined
- Brazilian Portuguese: refinado
- Chinese: 去掉杂质的
- European Spanish: refinado
- French: raffiné
- German: raffiniert
- Italian: raffinato
- Japanese: 精製された
- Korean: 정제된
- European Portuguese: refinado
- Latin American Spanish: refinado
Chinese translation of 'refined' adj - (= cultured) [person, taste]
有教养(養)的 (yǒu jiàoyǎng de) - (= purified) [substance]
精炼(煉)的 (jīngliàn de)
vt - (= purify) [substance]
精炼(煉) (jīngliàn) - (= improve) [theory, method]
改良 (gǎiliáng)
Definition freed from impurities refined sugar Synonyms purified processed filtered clarified distilled Opposites coarse , impure , unrefined Definition cultured or polite His speech and manner are refined. Synonyms Opposites common , coarse , boorish , unrefined , inelegant , ungentlemanly , uncultured , unladylike , ill-bred , unmannerly Definition highly developed and effective refined tastes Additional synonymsDefinition polite or courteous He couldn't even bring himself to be civil to Pauline. Synonyms polite, obliging, accommodating, civilized, courteous, considerate, affable, courtly, well-bred, complaisant, well-manneredAll truly civilized countries must deplore torture. Synonyms cultured, educated, sophisticated, enlightened, humaneDefinition free from dishonesty or corruption He became a model of clean living. Synonyms moral, good, pure, decent, innocent, respectable, upright, honourable, impeccable, exemplary, virtuous, chaste, undefiledAdditional synonymsDefinition ceremoniously polite a large man with a gentle, courtly manner Synonyms ceremonious, civil, formal, obliging, refined, polite, dignified, stately, aristocratic, gallant, affable, urbane, decorous, chivalrous, highbred, elegantDefinition well-educated His mother was an elegant, cultivated woman. Synonyms refined, cultured, advanced, polished, educated, sophisticated, accomplished, discriminating, enlightened, discerning, civilized, genteel, well-educated, urbane, erudite, well-bredHe didn't want to offend my delicate sensibilities. Synonyms fastidious, nice, critical, pure, Victorian, proper, refined, discriminating, stuffy, scrupulous, prim, puritanical, squeamish, prudish, prissy (informal), strait-laced, schoolmarmish (British, informal), old-maidish (informal) These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers. Synonyms discerning, particular, keen, critical, acute, sensitive, refined, cultivated, selective, astute, tasteful, fastidiousDefinition attractive and graceful or stylish Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. Synonyms stylish, fine, beautiful, sophisticated, delicate, artistic, handsome, fashionable, refined, cultivated, chic, luxurious, exquisite, nice, discerning, graceful, polished, sumptuous, genteel, choice, tasteful, urbane, courtly, modish, comely (old-fashioned), à la mode, schmick (Australian, informal) Definition precise, as opposed to approximate She is very punctual and very exact in her duties. Synonyms meticulous, severe, careful, strict, exacting, precise, rigorous, painstaking, scrupulous, methodical, punctilious (formal) Definition paying great attention to neatness, detail, and order He was fastidious about his appearance. Synonyms particular, meticulous, fussy, overdelicate, difficult, nice, critical, discriminating, dainty, squeamish, choosy (informal), picky (informal), hard to please, finicky, punctilious (formal), pernickety, hypercritical, overnice, nit-picky (informal) She has a fine eye for detail. Synonyms keen, minute, nice, quick, sharp, critical, acute, sensitive, subtle, precise, refined, discriminating, tenuous, fastidious, hairsplitting Definition respectable, polite, and well-bred two ladies with genteel manners and voices Synonyms refined, cultured, mannerly, elegant, formal, gentlemanly, respectable, polite, cultivated, courteous, courtly, well-bred, ladylike, well-manneredHe was respected for his kind and gentlemanly ways. Synonyms chivalrous, mannerly, obliging, refined, polite, civil, cultivated, courteous, gallant, genteel, suave, gentlemanlike, well-manneredAdditional synonymsDefinition showing kindness and courtesy He is always a gracious host. Synonyms courteous, polite, civil, accommodating, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, obliging, amiable, cordial, hospitable, courtly, chivalrous, well-manneredDefinition refined and fastidious She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps. Synonyms refined, cultured, sophisticated, elegant, proper, respectable, polite, genteel, courtly, decorousDefinition subtle As a politician, he drew a nice distinction between his own opinions and the wishes of the majority. Synonyms precise, fine, careful, strict, accurate, exact, exacting, subtle, delicate, discriminating, rigorous, meticulous, scrupulous, fastidiousNic is polished, charming and articulate. Synonyms elegant, sophisticated, refined, polite, cultivated, civilized, genteel, suave, finished, urbane, courtly, well-bredDefinition cultivated or refined Certain words are not acceptable in polite society. Synonyms refined, cultured, civilized, polished, sophisticated, elegant, genteel, urbane, courtly, well-bredDefinition strict in observing rules or standards They speak very precise English. Synonyms strict, particular, exact, nice, formal, careful, stiff, rigid, meticulous, inflexible, scrupulous, fastidious, prim, puritanical, finicky, punctilious (formal), ceremoniousDefinition attentive to detail He was punctilious about being ready exactly on time. Synonyms particular, careful, strict, exact, nice, formal, proper, precise, meticulous, conscientious, fussy, scrupulous, finicky, anal retentive, ceremonious, nit-picky (informal) Definition free from tainting or polluting matter demands for pure and clean river water Synonyms clean, immaculate, sterile, wholesome, sanitary, spotless, sterilized, squeaky-clean, unblemished, unadulterated, untainted, disinfected, uncontaminated, unpolluted, pasteurized, germ-free Definition (of an instrument) capable of registering small differences or changes in amounts an extremely sensitive microscope Synonyms precise, fine, acute, keen, responsive, perceptiveDefinition intelligent, knowledgeable, or able to appreciate culture and the arts Recently her tastes have become more sophisticated. Synonyms cultured, refined, cultivated, worldly, cosmopolitan, urbane, jet-set, world-weary, citified, worldly-wiseAdditional synonymsDefinition having or requiring the ability to make fine distinctions There was, however, a subtle distinction between the two lawsuits. Synonyms fine, minute, narrow, tenuous, hair-splitting, delicateDefinition having or showing good social or aesthetic taste The decor is tasteful and restrained. Synonyms refined, stylish, elegant, cultured, beautiful, smart, charming, polished, delicate, artistic, handsome, cultivated, discriminating, exquisite, graceful, harmonious, urbane, fastidious, aesthetically pleasing, in good taste Definition polite, elegant, and sophisticated in manner In conversation, he was suave and urbane. Synonyms sophisticated, cultured, polished, civil, mannerly, smooth, elegant, refined, cultivated, cosmopolitan, civilized, courteous, suave, well-bred, debonair, well-manneredDefinition having good manners She was too well-bred to make personal remarks. Synonyms polite, ladylike, well-brought-up, well-mannered, cultured, civil, mannerly, polished, sophisticated, gentlemanly, refined, cultivated, courteous, gallant, genteel, urbane, courtlyShe is a well-mannered, polite child. Synonyms polite, civil, mannerly, gentlemanly, gracious, respectful, courteous, genteel, ladylike |