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Synonyms & Similar Words
sophisticated
elegant
cultured
polished
courteous
gracious
dignified
refined
discerning
fastidious
meticulous
precise
exacting
urbane
suave
debonair
charming
civilized
humane
kindly
considerate
thoughtful
tasteful
artistic
creative
elaborate
ornate
luxurious
sumptuous
opulent
extravagant
lavish
grandiose
imposing
majestic
stately
formal
proper
correct
seemly
decent
respectful
mannerly
polite
courteous
chivalrous
gallant
Meaning of Refined
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "refined" means having a subtle and discriminating taste or sensibility, or being cultured and elegant in manner or appearance.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "refined" as cultured, polished, or elegant, and also as being free from impurities or imperfections.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "refined" as having a high level of cultural or social development, or being very precise and detailed.
Example Uses
- The refined atmosphere of the restaurant made it the perfect place for a romantic evening.
- Her refined taste in art was evident in the beautiful paintings she had collected over the years.
- The company's refined manufacturing process ensured that their products were of the highest quality.
- The refined manners of the diplomat helped to ease tensions between the two countries.
- The refined flavors of the wine were a result of the careful blending of different grapes.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
coarse
crude
rough
unrefined
uncouth
unsophisticated
unpolished
rude
impolite
impertinent
insolent
boorish
brutish
savage
barbarous
primitive
uncivilized
wild
untamed
unbridled
unrestrained
vulgar
tasteless
gaudy
ostentatious
flashy
garish
loud
brash
crass
common
plebeian