refined

UK /ɹɪˈfaɪnd/ US /ɹɪˈfaɪnd/

adj 5noun 1

Definitions

adj

Precise, freed from imprecision

The argument, while not persuasive, is quite refined.

Precise, freed from imprecision

The curriculum has been carefully refined to meet the needs of foreign students.

Cultured, freed from vulgarity

In the British Isles, Oxbridge is considered refined; Geordie somewhat less so.

Cultured, freed from vulgarity

Don Draper was a man of refined tastes.

"Jesus Christ! Was my folks refined. My mam she wouldn't think-a lettin' us young'uns call a pee pot a pee pot. A chamber's what she called it... And by God! Us young'uns had ter call the pee pot a chamber or git our God damn necks wrang."

noun

The refined form of a commodity, as opposed to its raw or generic form.

We're still purchasing copper ore, but the market for refined is weaker.

Collocations

ADJ.

bad, considered, crude, crude, elegant, elegant, faster, long

She has elegant refined taste in furniture and always chooses quality pieces.

VERB + REFINED

estimates, feel, like, market, oil, side, tell

The oil refinery produces refined oil that powers millions of cars every day.

REFINED + NOUN

conversation, geordie, lady, less, predecessor, sugar, tradition

She preferred refined conversation at dinner parties rather than gossip about neighbors.

PREP.

in, than, with

She has more refined taste in wine than her brother does.

ADV.

carefully, quite, somewhat, somewhat

She had quite refined tastes in music and art compared to her friends.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

adjective — freed from impurities by processing

processed

adjective — showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that c

Antonyms

unrefined
unprocessed
crude

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

The argument, while not persuasive, is quite refined.

Wiktionary

The curriculum has been carefully refined to meet the needs of foreign students.

Wiktionary

In the British Isles, Oxbridge is considered refined; Geordie somewhat less so.

Wiktionary

We're still purchasing copper ore, but the market for refined is weaker.

Wiktionary

When refined, crude oil yields many products.

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His speech is very refined.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, refined is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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