Definitions for Refined
rɪˈfaɪndre·fined

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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Anagrams for Refined »

1. definer

How to pronounce Refined?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Refined in sign language?

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. 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.

2. Barry Popkin:

   There has not been a big enough change in sugar-sweetened beverages and refined carbohydrates and fast foods, and there has not been an increase in the healthy foods, we have slightly cut our calories [but] we still consume over half our calories from the wrong foods.

3. Joseph Dunford:

   We continue to conduct detailed military planning with the Turkish General Staff to address Turkish security concerns along the Turkey-Syria border. Planning to date has been productive and we have an initial concept that will be refined in the coming days. We are also conducting planning with other members of the Coalition who have indicated an intent to support the transition phase of operations into Syria.

4. Kimberley Boggus:

   The party that tells women to sit down and shut up is not supposed to be the Democratic Party, … I may not be refined, but I’m real. The polished turds that they continue to shove down our throats as politicians are still turds.

5. Chris Jarvis:

   The summer driving season is fading and we could see a quick ramp up in gasoline stocks, we've had record refining heading out of the driving season that should translate into higher stocks of refined products in fall and winter.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Refined
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Refined
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Refined
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Refined