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".
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