Associations to the word «Refinement»
Noun
- Elegance
- Delicacy
- Luxury
- Subtlety
- Mesh
- Cruelty
- Sensibility
- Gentleness
- Taste
- Civilisation
- Simplicity
- Civilization
- Cultivation
- Breeding
- Purity
- Intellect
- Modesty
- Politeness
- Propriety
- Tact
- Equilibrium
- Pathos
- Perfection
- Calculus
- Richness
- Brutality
- Restraint
- Ignorant
- Sentiment
- Sweetness
- Experimentation
- Enjoyment
- Abstraction
- Wealth
- Beauty
- Styling
- Manner
- Improvement
- Partition
- Diffraction
- Courtesy
- Splendour
- Algorithm
- Nash
- Synapse
- Temperament
- Dignity
- Ingenuity
- Magnificence
- Decency
- Excess
- Iteration
- Modelling
- Grace
- Charm
- Optimization
- Technique
- Moral
- Precision
- Pretension
- Comfort
- Intercourse
Adjective
Wiktionary
REFINEMENT, noun. The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
REFINEMENT, noun. High-class style; cultivation.
REFINEMENT, noun. A fine or subtle distinction.
Dictionary definition
REFINEMENT, noun. A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad.
REFINEMENT, noun. The result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique".
REFINEMENT, noun. The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.).
REFINEMENT, noun. A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning".
REFINEMENT, noun. The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization".
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.