26984 words

refined

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
A refined substance has been made pure by removing other substances from it:

Examples:

refined foods such as white bread and white sugar
2
improved because of many small changes that have been made:

Examples:

highly refined theories
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Examples:

Regional exports include refined oil and copper.
5
Someone who is refined is polite, graceful, and aware of quality and style:

Examples:

The hotel lobby reflects the refined taste of the owners.
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a refined substance has been made pure by removing other substances from it:

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