Refined: meaning, definitions and examples

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refined

[ rɪˈfaɪnd ]

^{Context #1}

quality

Showing good taste and attention to detail.

Synonyms

cultivated, elegant, graceful, polished, sophisticated

Examples of usage

She had a refined taste in art.
His refined manners impressed everyone at the party.

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process

To improve by making small changes, to make more precise or polished.

Synonyms

develop, enhance, fine-tune, perfect, upgrade

Examples of usage

He refined his skills through years of practice.
The company refined their product to meet customer demands.

Translations

Translations of the word "refined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refinado

🇮🇳 परिष्कृत

🇩🇪 raffiniert

🇮🇩 halus

🇺🇦 вишуканий

🇵🇱 rafinowany

🇯🇵 洗練された

🇫🇷 raffiné

🇪🇸 refinado

🇹🇷 rafine

🇰🇷 정제된

🇸🇦 مكرر

🇨🇿 rafinovaný

🇸🇰 rafinovaný

🇨🇳 精炼的

🇸🇮 rafiniran

🇮🇸 fágaður

🇰🇿 тазартылған

🇬🇪 დახვეწილი

🇦🇿 təmizlənmiş

🇲🇽 refinado

Word origin

The word 'refined' originated from the Latin word 'refinare', meaning 'to purify, refine'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'improved by small changes' or 'showing good taste'. The concept of refinement has been valued in various cultures throughout history, as it represents an attention to detail and elegance.