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Refinement

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Definitions for Refinement

noun
a highly developed state of perfection
Synonyms
polish culture cultivation finish
Examples
  1. having a flawless or impeccable quality
  2. they performed with great polish
  3. I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
  4. almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
noun
the result of improving something
Synonyms
elaboration
Examples
  1. he described a refinement of this technique
noun
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
Synonyms
refining purification
noun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Synonyms
nuance nicety shade subtlety
Examples
  1. without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
  2. don't argue about shades of meaning
noun
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Synonyms
civilization civilisation
Examples
  1. a man of intellectual refinement
  2. he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
noun
a highly developed state of perfection
Synonyms
polish culture cultivation finish
Examples
  1. having a flawless or impeccable quality
  2. they performed with great polish
  3. I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
  4. almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
noun
the result of improving something
Synonyms
elaboration
Examples
  1. he described a refinement of this technique
noun
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
Synonyms
refining purification
noun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Synonyms
nuance nicety shade subtlety
Examples
  1. without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
  2. don't argue about shades of meaning
noun
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Synonyms
civilization civilisation
Examples
  1. a man of intellectual refinement
  2. he is remembered for his generosity and civilization

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