Refined (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience; "his polished manner"; "maintained an urbane tone in his letters".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Urbane
• Polished

Meaning ²

Precise to a fine degree; "due to the limitations of the available tools, a more refined analysis of the data may be necessary".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ³

Freed from impurities by processing; "refined sugar"; "refined oil"; "to gild refined gold"- Shakespeare.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The company specializes in producing refined petroleum products for the global market.
• Refined flour is often used in baking to create lighter and fluffier pastries.
• The jeweler worked with refined gold to craft intricate and delicate designs.
• The process of refining crude oil involves removing impurities to produce refined oil.
• The food manufacturer used refined sugar in their recipe to create a smoother and more consistent flavor.

Synonyms

• Processed

Antonyms

• Unrefined

Meaning ⁴

Suggesting taste, ease, and wealth.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Graceful
• Elegant

Meaning ⁵

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel; "she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship"; "refined people with refined taste".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Unrefined