Refined

/rɪˈfaɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

The oil was refined to produce a higher quality product.

To improve or perfect something through a series of processes.

He refined his presentation skills through practice and feedback.

adjective

Having been improved or made more polished, especially in taste, style, or quality.

The chef served a refined dish that showcased the flavors of the fresh ingredients.

Free from impurities or unwanted elements; purified.

The refined sugar was perfect for baking the cake.

Cultured, elegant, and sophisticated in manners or tastes.

Her refined taste in art was evident in her carefully curated collection.

Middle English, from Old French 'raffiner' (to purify), from Latin 'raffinare'.

refined taste

An appreciation for things that are elegant and cultured.

refined sugar

Sugar that has been processed to remove impurities.

refined manners

Polite and sophisticated behavior.

refinement

The process of improving something by the removal of impurities.

refine

To improve or perfect by introducing subtleties or distinctions.

Refined vibes

That party had some really refined vibes, everyone was so classy!

Refined aesthetics

Her Instagram feed is all about those refined aesthetics.