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refined in German

refined in German is gepflegt, kultiviert, raffiniert — refined means having had impurities removed; processed to a pure state.

refined in German

gepflegt
adj
Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:
kultiviert
adj
Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:
raffiniert
adj
Purified, reduced in or freed from impurities, particularly:
gereinigt
adj
Purified, reduced in or freed from impurities, particularly:
verfeinert
adj
Purified, reduced in or freed from impurities, particularly:

What does "refined" mean?

  1. adj Having had impurities removed; processed to a pure state.
    "White bread is made from refined flour, which has lost most of its bran."
  2. adj Elegant, cultured, and polished in manner or taste.
    "The refined gentleman bowed politely and offered the ladies his seat."
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refined in a sentence

  • White bread is made from refined flour, which has lost most of its bran.
  • The factory turns crude oil into refined fuel that cars can use.
  • The refined gentleman bowed politely and offered the ladies his seat.
  • She has refined tastes in wine and art.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "refined" in German?
"refined" in German is gepflegt, kultiviert, raffiniert. refined means: Having had impurities removed; processed to a pure state.
How do you use "refined" in a sentence?
Example: "White bread is made from refined flour, which has lost most of its bran." In German, "refined" is gepflegt, kultiviert, raffiniert.
Are there other ways to say "refined" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "refined": gepflegt, kultiviert, raffiniert, gereinigt, verfeinert.
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