What does Refined mean?

Definitions for Refined
rɪˈfaɪndre·fined

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. refinedadjective

    (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

    "she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship"; "refined people with refined taste"

  2. refined, processedadjective

    freed from impurities by processing

    "refined sugar"; "refined oil"; "to gild refined gold"- Shakespeare

  3. polished, refined, svelte, urbaneadjective

    showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

    "his polished manner"; "maintained an urbane tone in his letters"

  4. elegant, graceful, refinedadjective

    suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

  5. neat, refined, tastefuladjective

    free from what is tawdry or unbecoming

    "a neat style"; "a neat set of rules"; "she hated to have her neat plans upset"

Wiktionary

  1. refinedadjective

    Showing or having good feelings or good taste.

    Ozzie and Harriet are refined people.

  2. refinedadjective

    An absence of coarseness.

  3. refinedadjective

    Not vulgar.

  4. refinedadjective

    Without impurities.

    The sugar was refined, not gritty.

ChatGPT

  1. refined

    Refined refers to something that has been purified, improved, or polished, often through a process of removal of impurities or unwanted elements. It can relate to substances such as metals or sugar, to a person's manners or tastes that are sophisticated and cultured, or to ideas or methods that are developed and improved over time. Aside from material and behavioural aspects, it can also denote an advanced stage of intellectual and moral development.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Refined

    of Refine

  2. Refinedadjective

    freed from impurities or alloy; purifed; polished; cultured; delicate; as; refined gold; refined language; refined sentiments

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Refined in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Refined in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Refined in a Sentence

  1. Luther Markwart:

    For things like sugar and other refined products that don't contain the genetic material, the law does not apply to us.

  2. Mark Rosekind:

    It is important to note that this number is an estimate and will be refined, we know that there are almost certainly vehicles that are counted twice.

  3. John Kilduff:

    The report is mixed in that it is bearish for crude oil, but somewhat supportive of refined products.

  4. Abigail Anthony:

    The condom art competition is crude and undignified. I wish that Princeton University was celebrating Valentine’s Day with a more meaningful and refined event.

  5. The United:

    Our information suggests that between January 1 and May 30 of 2018, DPRK (North Korean) tankers have called in port in the DPRK at least 89 times likely to deliver refined petroleum products illicitly procured via STS (ship-to-ship) transfers.

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    (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
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