Definitions

refined

[ri-fahynd] / rɪˈfaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

cultured, civilized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classy cultivated delicate discriminating elegant genteel polished precise sophisticated subtle tasteful urbane

STRONG

discerning enlightened exact fine restrained sublime

WEAK

aesthetic civil courteous courtly fastidious finespun gracious high-brow high-minded nice plush polite posh punctilious ritzy sensitive snazzy spiffy suave swanky well-bred well-mannered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

harsh imprecise inelegant rough uncritical uncultured unrefined unsophisticated unstylish

STRONG

poor undiscriminating

WEAK

corrupt dirtied polluted uncivilized

ADJECTIVE

cleaned of impurities

Synonyms

STRONGEST

processed pure purified

STRONG

aerated clarified clean cleansed distilled drained expurgated filtered rarefied strained washed

WEAK

boiled down

Antonyms

STRONG

dirty

WEAK

corrupt dirtied polluted uncivilized uncultured unrefined unsophisticated

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The listing notes that the home “offers refined coastal living with uncompromising quality, privacy, and craftsmanship throughout.”

From MarketWatch

The typical “Western” diet, involving lots of refined carbs and the like, may be a risk factor in dementia.

From MarketWatch

He refined the jump that defined the Quad God.

From Los Angeles Times

In the 1920s, Nobel Prize winner Robert Millikan refined the formula.

From Science Daily

Manufacturers advertise that they have improved cabin air pressure, reduced noise and refined interiors to make long flights less tiring.

From BBC