refined

adjective

re·​fined ri-ˈfīnd How to pronounce refined (audio)
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1
: free from impurities
2
: fastidious, cultivated
3
: precise, exact
a refined test for radioactivity

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She has become more refined in her painting technique. He has very refined manners. refined and elegant works of art
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Building on the legacy of its predecessor, the Agis II IEMs have a refined tuning and performance thanks to an advanced hybrid array of eight drivers, offering improved imaging, depth and a more expansive soundstage. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Going forward, the focus will be on the physical store, in-store collaborations and the new wellness café Koi 11, where the menu includes matcha protein shakes, herbal teas and nutritious snacks made without refined sugar. — Samantha Conti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025 House of Hunt’s neutral interiors offer a sophisticated backdrop for blue chip art and one of a kind design elements, and the boutique studio’s refined pieces allow high-quality materials to shine. — Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025 Try swapping refined grains for whole grains like brown rice or quinoa, adding beans or lentils to soups and salads, and snacking on fiber-rich fruits like apples, oranges, or berries. — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refined

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First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of refined was in 1582

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refined

adjective
re·​fined
ri-ˈfīnd
1
: socially well-trained : well-bred, cultivated
very refined manners
2
: freed from impurities : pure
refined sugar
3
: carried to a fine point : subtle
refined measurements

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