Pronunciation

/rɪˈfaɪn/

Definitions

Noun

• Refinement: The act or process of improving or making something more delicate, sophisticated, or polished in quality. For example: “The art of refinement is evident in her elegant manners.”
• Refined: Characterized by or having a high degree of polish, culture, or taste. For example: “A refined individual would never utter impolite language.”

Verb

• To refine: To purify, correct, or improve something by eliminating impurities or flaws. For example: “The chef refined the recipe over several months.”
• To refine one’s skills: To develop or enhance one’s abilities through practice or study. For example: “She spends hours refining her painting techniques.”

Adjective

• Refined (as an adjective): Showing or having good taste, manners, or cultural sophistication. For example: “A refined palate can distinguish between various wine flavors.”

Phrases

• “Refine a skill” implies the process of honing or mastering a particular ability.
• “Refined tastes” refer to a preference for high-quality or sophisticated things.
• “Refining oil” is a term used in the petroleum industry to describe the process of turning crude oil into more useful products.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Their lifestyle was a testament to their refinement and appreciation for the finer things in life.”
• Verb: “After years of practice, he finally refined his musical composition.”
• Adjective: “She had a refined understanding of art history.”

Synonyms

• Polished
• Cultured
• Elegant
• Upgraded
• Enhanced

Antonyms

• Coarse
• Crude
• Unrefined
• Ungroomed
• Untutored