Definitions for REFINED
rɪˈfaɪndre·fined

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. refinedadjective

   (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

   "she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship"; "refined people with refined taste"

2. refined, processedadjective

   freed from impurities by processing

   "refined sugar"; "refined oil"; "to gild refined gold"- Shakespeare

3. polished, refined, svelte, urbaneadjective

   showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

   "his polished manner"; "maintained an urbane tone in his letters"

4. elegant, graceful, refinedadjective

   suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

5. neat, refined, tastefuladjective

   free from what is tawdry or unbecoming

   "a neat style"; "a neat set of rules"; "she hated to have her neat plans upset"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. refinedadjective

   Showing or having good feelings or good taste.

   Ozzie and Harriet are refined people.

2. refinedadjective

   An absence of coarseness.

3. refinedadjective

   Not vulgar.

4. refinedadjective

   Without impurities.

   The sugar was refined, not gritty.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Refined

   of Refine

2. Refinedadjective

   freed from impurities or alloy; purifed; polished; cultured; delicate; as; refined gold; refined language; refined sentiments

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of REFINED in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of REFINED in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of REFINED in a Sentence

1. Robert Flaherty:

   [ It’s ] a mix of the high food, which is a lot more refined — maybe White Gold Butchers do have forks and knives — and other things are things you will be eating with your hands.

2. C. C. Colton:

   Love is an alliance of friendship and animalism; if the former predominates it is passion exalted and refined; if the latter, gross and sensual.

3. Port Authority:

   A rational, refined, streamlined environmental process is actually a huge step further and benefits the environment.

4. Joseph Dunford:

   We continue to conduct detailed military planning with the Turkish General Staff to address Turkish security concerns along the Turkey-Syria border. Planning to date has been productive and we have an initial concept that will be refined in the coming days. We are also conducting planning with other members of the Coalition who have indicated an intent to support the transition phase of operations into Syria.

5. David Katz:

   For sure, whole-grain pasta has a lower glycemic effect than refined pasta, whether or not it is reheated.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=REFINED
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Refined
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/REFINED