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Definition of Refined
1. Adjective. (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel. "Refined people with refined taste"
Also: Civilised, Civilized, Elegant, Fastidious, Gracious, Polished
Similar to: Civilised, Civilized, Cultivated, Cultured, Genteel, Polite, Couth, Dainty, Mincing, Niminy-piminy, Prim, Twee, Debonair, Debonaire, Debonnaire, Suave, Delicate, Finespun, Gentlemanlike, Gentlemanly, Ladylike, Patrician, Overrefined, Superfine, Well-bred, Well-mannered
Antonyms: Unrefined
Similar to: Civilised, Civilized, Cultivated, Cultured, Genteel, Polite, Couth, Dainty, Mincing, Niminy-piminy, Prim, Twee, Debonair, Debonaire, Debonnaire, Suave, Delicate, Finespun, Gentlemanlike, Gentlemanly, Ladylike, Patrician, Overrefined, Superfine, Well-bred, Well-mannered
Antonyms: Unrefined
2. Adjective. Freed from impurities by processing. "To gild refined gold"
3. Adjective. Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience. "Maintained an urbane tone in his letters"
4. Adjective. Suggesting taste, ease, and wealth.
5. Adjective. Free from what is tawdry or unbecoming. "She hated to have her neat plans upset"
Definition of Refined
1. a. Freed from impurities or alloy; purifed; polished; cultured; delicate; as; refined gold; refined language; refined sentiments.
Definition of Refined
1. refine [v] - See also: refine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Refined
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