refined
adjective
re·fined ri-ˈfīnd 
1
: free from impurities
2
: fastidious, cultivated
3
: precise, exact
a refined test for radioactivity
Synonyms
- advanced
- developed
- evolved
- forward
- high
- higher
- improved
- late
- progressive
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Example Sentences
She has become more refined in her painting technique. He has very refined manners. refined and elegant works of art
Recent Examples on the Web She’s sharper, upbeat, and more refined without losing her signature guitars and lithe production. 
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 Though his game has become steadier and more refined over the past year and a half working with longtime top-20 player Wayne Ferreira, he's still won just one ATP title. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 The 11th-generation Civic has a longer and sleeker body, improved handling traits and a more refined cabin with upgraded technology. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 The crossover doesn’t look radically different from the brand’s current vehicles, just more refined. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 Instead, sugars and refined carbohydrates are more likely the major dietary contributor to obesity. Paul Hsieh, Forbes, 25 July 2022 While his hit tool isn't as refined as Holliday's, the rest of the package in center field is more explosive. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2022 The definitive solution, to eat a blood sugar-stabilizing diet with fewer refined carbohydrates and more protein and healthy fats, is a lovely strategy. Jessica Dulong, CNN, 5 Apr. 2022 And the consumption of refined carbohydrates (a $10 trillion+ market) is the single largest driver of obesity in the world. Rachel King, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2022 See More
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 Though his game has become steadier and more refined over the past year and a half working with longtime top-20 player Wayne Ferreira, he's still won just one ATP title. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 The 11th-generation Civic has a longer and sleeker body, improved handling traits and a more refined cabin with upgraded technology. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 The crossover doesn’t look radically different from the brand’s current vehicles, just more refined. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 Instead, sugars and refined carbohydrates are more likely the major dietary contributor to obesity. Paul Hsieh, Forbes, 25 July 2022 While his hit tool isn't as refined as Holliday's, the rest of the package in center field is more explosive. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2022 The definitive solution, to eat a blood sugar-stabilizing diet with fewer refined carbohydrates and more protein and healthy fats, is a lovely strategy. Jessica Dulong, CNN, 5 Apr. 2022 And the consumption of refined carbohydrates (a $10 trillion+ market) is the single largest driver of obesity in the world. Rachel King, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
refined
adjective
re·fined
ri-ˈfīnd
1
: having or showing good taste or training
She has refined manners.
2
: freed from impurities : pure
refined gold
refined 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in improved
being far along in development a refined analysis of the factors that produce economic wealth in the new global economy Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- improved
- evolved
- advanced
- higher
- developed
- enhanced
- educated
- modern
- high
- progressive
- late
- matured
- perfected
- civilized
- enlightened
- forward
- contemporary
- grown
- new
- precocious
- aged
- mature
- ripened
- newest
- ripe
- ultramodern
- novel
- latest
- now
- full-blown
- recent
- current
- cutting-edge
- full-fledged
- newfangled
- full-scale
- supermodern
- up-to-date
- leading-edge
- mod
- new-fashioned
- space-age
- present-day
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- primitive
- rudimentary
- lower
- retarded
- undeveloped
- low
- underdeveloped
- backward
- rude
- immature
- green
- nonprogressive
- undersized
- savage
- unripe
- unripened
- uneducated
- underweight
- uncivilized
- undersize
- early
- old
- antiquated
- primordial
- primeval
- embryonic
- obsolete
- past
- antique
- dated
- germinal
- outworn
- fusty
- antediluvian
- musty
- hoary
- old-fashioned
- out-of-date
- old-time
- oldfangled
- passé
- Neanderthal
- Neandertal
2
as in pure
free from added matter refined gold Synonyms & Similar Words
- pure
- purified
- fresh
- filtered
- tried
- plain
- undiluted
- unadulterated
- neat
- clean
- fine
- concentrated
- clarified
- unmixed
- straight
- rendered
- unalloyed
- absolute
- uncontaminated
- unpolluted
- uncorrupted
- untainted
- strong
- undefiled
- full-bodied
- taintless
- uncombined
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- mixed
- adulterated
- contaminated
- diluted
- debased
- spoiled
- polluted
- combined
- incorporated
- blended
- tainted
- corrupted
- impure
- alloyed
- sullied
- defiled
- merged
- amalgamated
- fouled
- soiled
- unclarified
- befouled
- fused
- coalesced
- compounded
- joined
- intermingled
- mingled
- commingled
- intermixed
- besmirched
- linked
- conjoined
- cheapened
- doctored
- united
- watered-down
3
as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living a refined couple who have hosted many elegant benefits for organizations promoting the arts Synonyms & Similar Words
- cultured
- civilized
- polished
- cultivated
- accomplished
- educated
- sophisticated
- polite
- couth
- civil
- literate
- cerebral
- scholarly
- cosmopolitan
- genteel
- highbrow
- learned
- intellectualistic
- erudite
- bourgeois
- urbane
- intellectual
- intellectualist
- courteous
- middlebrow
- highbrowed
- knowledgeable
- high-toned
- well-bred
- mannerly
- well-read
- oversophisticated
- overcivilized
- hypercivilized
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unrefined
- unpolished
- uncivilized
- ignorant
- barbaric
- barbarous
- uncultured
- uneducated
- illiterate
- coarse
- ungenteel
- rustic
- unintelligent
- lowbrow
- unlettered
- philistine
- provincial
- crude
- unsophisticated
- inelegant
- backwoods
- vulgar
- uncouth
- rustical
- boorish
- polyester
- clownish
- ill-bred
- churlish
- cloddish
- ill-mannered
4
as in elegant
having or showing elegance a refined woman with gracious manners Synonyms & Similar Words
- elegant
- graceful
- handsome
- fine
- luxurious
- tasteful
- classy
- stylish
- majestic
- sophisticated
- magnificent
- proud
- glorious
- superb
- royal
- simple
- rich
- polished
- aristocratic
- noble
- regal
- gallant
- courtly
- exquisite
- fashionable
- quiet
- sleek
- lavish
- grand
- restrained
- stately
- ornate
- classic
- heroic
- splendid
- artful
- imposing
- understated
- conservative
- heroical
- monumental
- chic
- genteel
- baronial
- august
- posh
- swank
- smart
- patrician
- affected
- swagger
- modish
- grandiose
- in
- swanky
- pretentious
- ostentatious
- snappy
- sharp
- recherché
- a la mode
- à la mode
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- crude
- tasteless
- inelegant
- coarse
- unfashionable
- dowdy
- unhandsome
- unstylish
- flamboyant
- loud
- grotesque
- graceless
- flashy
- gaudy
- unrefined
- glitzy
- garish
- raffish
- tawdry
- tacky
- cheesy
- styleless
- unpolished
- splashy
- vulgar
- uncouth
- uncultivated
- uncultured
- rude
- trashy
- rough-edged
- ticky-tacky
- ticky-tack
- rough-hewn
5
as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy the dressmaker took a set of quite refined measurements before actually starting work Synonyms & Similar Words
- subtle
- delicate
- nice
- fine
- nuanced
- exact
- meticulous
- minute
- finespun
- exacting
- hairsplitting
- hairline
- trivial
- petty
- quibbling
- demanding
- particular
- negligible
- frivolous
- insignificant
- fastidious
- finicky
- trifling
- fussy
- nitpicking
- inconsequential
- picky
- inconsiderable
- finicking
- piddling
- finical
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- coarse
- rough
- clear
- evident
- plain
- transparent
- inexact
- apparent
- obvious
- manifest
- unmistakable
- broad
- perspicuous
- unambiguous
- palpable
- unequivocal
- patent
- sloppy
- slipshod
- careless
- clear-cut
- indefinite
- open-and-shut
- slapdash
- incautious
- heedless
6
as in exquisite
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness the chef's refined cuisine is one that true gourmets will appreciate Synonyms & Similar Words
- subtle
- exquisite
- elegant
- delicate
- nuanced
- superior
- supreme
- rare
- airy
- fine
- dainty
- extraordinary
- selected
- choice
- select
- prime
- unsurpassed
- transcendent
- peerless
- picked
- superlative
- incomparable
- fragile
- preeminent
- frail
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- robust
- strong
- sturdy
- crude
- coarse
- rough
- common
- ordinary
- average
- mediocre
- fair
- medium
- indifferent
- middling
- run-of-the-mill
- second-rate
7
as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy this is not a refined calculation of the total number of calories in the dish—just a rough estimate Synonyms & Similar Words
- accurate
- precise
- mathematical
- rigorous
- fine
- careful
- delicate
- close
- correct
- exact
- pinpoint
- spot-on
- strict
- meticulous
- subtle
- hairline
- definitive
- definite
- true
- nice
- fastidious
- right
- finicky
- finical
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- coarse
- rough
- inaccurate
- round
- approximate
- wrong
- incorrect
- false
- imprecise
- loose
- inexact
- vague
- careless
- questionable
- unclear
- doubtful
- untrue
- unreliable
- dubious
- indefinite
- untrustworthy
refined
2 of 2verb
as in enhanced
to make better worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match Synonyms & Similar Words
- improved
- enhanced
- perfected
- enriched
- upgraded
- amended
- ameliorated
- remedied
- helped
- bettered
- remediated
- reinforced
- meliorated
- revised
- strengthened
- reworked
- polished
- corrected
- reformed
- fine-tuned
- intensified
- rectified
- rehabilitated
- refurbished
- revamped
- honed
- edited
- redrafted
- emended
- fortified
- boosted
- retouched
- rehabbed
- reenforced
- fined
- touched up
- beefed (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- worsened
- impaired
- damaged
- flawed
- spoiled
- reduced
- spoilt
- vitiated
- harmed
- hurt
- injured
- disfigured
- diminished
- marred
- tarnished
- lowered
- blighted
- defaced
- lessened
- endamaged
- blemished