refined

adjective
UK: /rɪˈfaɪnd/
US: /rɪˈfaɪnd/

  1. Improved to be pure or of high quality.

    1. The process refined the sugar making it whiter.
    2. This refinery refined crude oil into usable gasoline for vehicles.

  2. Having or showing elegance or good taste.

    1. She has very refined tastes and enjoys classical music.
    2. The refined decor of the hotel impressed all the guests at the party.

  3. Describes behavior that is polite and well-mannered.

    1. He is a refined young man with impeccable manners.
    2. Her refined behavior made a positive impression on her colleagues.

Synonyms

pure elegant cultured polished
refined verb

  1. To purify or improve something by removing unwanted elements.

    1. The company refined its methods to reduce waste.
    2. The author refined her manuscript to improve the clarity of the plot.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "refined" in English means: Improved to be pure or of high quality., Having or showing elegance or good taste., Describes behavior that is polite and well-mannered..

The phonetic transcription of "refined" is /rɪˈfaɪnd/ in British English and /rɪˈfaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refined": pure, elegant, cultured, polished.

Example usage of "refined": "The process refined the sugar making it whiter.". More examples on the page.