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refined
adjective(re-fined)
suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
Synonyms: elegant, graceful,
refined
adjective(re-fined)
freed from impurities by processing
Synonyms: processed,
Antonyms: unrefined,
Examples:
Refined sugar.
Refined oil.
To gild refined gold.
refined
adjective(re-fined)
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
Synonyms: polished, urbane,
refined
adjective(re-fined)
precise to a fine degree
Examples:
Due to the limitations of the available tools, a more refined analysis of the data may be necessary.
refined
adjective(re-fined)
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
Antonyms: unrefined,
Examples:
She was delicate and refined and unused to hardship.
Refined people with refined taste.

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