Associations to the word «Refinement»
Noun
- Method
- Medicare
- Essence
- Modification
- Hospitality
- Model
- Originality
- Grille
- Progressive
- Raspberry
- Symmetry
- Rough
- Possessor
- Calculation
- Vanity
- Advance
- Ply
- Verification
- Benevolence
- Gadget
- Subset
- Passion
- Grain
- Handling
- Ming
- Topology
- Divergence
- Adoption
- Texture
- Generosity
- Sensitivity
- Modeling
- Alloy
- Estimation
- Progress
- Gallantry
- Imagination
- Constraint
- Surrounding
- Atmosphere
- Feeling
- Axon
- Gloss
- Strut
- Admiration
- Parameter
- Sympathy
- Keyword
- Simpler
- Design
- Prediction
- Benchmark
- Concept
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
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