adj
refined
rih-FYND
adj
1
Having had impurities removed; processed to a pure state.
"Refined sugar has been stripped of its natural molasses."
2
Elegant, cultured, and polished in manner or taste.
"She has refined tastes in wine and art."
"His refined manners impressed everyone at the dinner."
How to Use Refined
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "purified" (for substances) or "elegant and cultured" (for people and taste).
Common pairings
refined sugar
refined taste
refined manners
Word Forms
more refined comparative, refineds plural, most refined superlative
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