REFINED


Meaning of REFINED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪfaɪnd ]

1.

A refined substance has been made pure by having other substances removed from it.

...refined sugar.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

If you say that someone is refined , you mean that they are very polite and have good manners and good taste.

...refined and well-dressed ladies...

= genteel

ADJ

3.

If you describe a machine or a process as refined , you mean that it has been carefully developed and is therefore very efficient or elegant.

This technique is becoming more refined and more acceptable all the time.

ADJ

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