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Definition of refined

refined

/rɪˈfaɪnd/
re · fined
Adverb:refinedly
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1

Cultivated, polite, and elegant in manner, taste, or appearance.

Example

"The art collector was known for her refined taste in nineteenth-century landscape paintings."

2

Having had impurities or unwanted elements removed by an industrial or chemical process.

Example

"Nutritionists generally recommend reducing the intake of refined sugar and processed grains."

3

Developed or improved so as to be more precise, subtle, or effective.

Example

"The engineers tested a more refined version of the algorithm that reduced calculation errors by half."

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• Rhymes for refined

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refinancing
refind
refine
refined
refinement
refiner
refinery

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb refine, which entered English in the late 16th century from French raffiner, formed from the intensive prefix re- and affiner ('to purify metals'), ultimately from Latin finis ('end' or 'limit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refined. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refined
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