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raffinare — meaning in English

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English meaning

refine verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

Senses

raffinare is used for these senses in English:

refine (transitive) To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.
refine (transitive) To make nice or subtle.

refine — full definition

verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
verb To improve something gradually by making small, careful adjustments.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

decantare decontaminare impreziosire lucidare migliorare purificare rifinire