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English noun: refinement | |||
| 1. | refinement (state) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | cultivation, culture, finish, polish | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | flawlessness, ne plus ultra, perfection | ||
| 2. | refinement (event) the result of improving something | ||
| Samples | He described a refinement of this technique. | ||
| Synonyms | elaboration | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | advance, betterment, improvement | ||
| 3. | refinement (process) the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | ||
| Synonyms | purification, refining | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | processing | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | rectification | ||
| 4. | refinement (communication) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||
| Samples | Without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor. Don't argue about shades of meaning. | ||
| Synonyms | nicety, nuance, shade, subtlety | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | import, meaning, significance, signification | ||
| 5. | refinement (attribute) the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||
| Samples | A man of intellectual refinement. He is remembered for his generosity and civilization. | ||
| Synonyms | civilisation, civilization | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | excellence | ||
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