refined

adjective

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

Examples of refined in a Sentence

She has become more refined in her painting technique. He has very refined manners. refined and elegant works of art
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Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refined. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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