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refinement
noun
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
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ɹəˈfaɪnmənt
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noun
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
“a man of intellectual refinement”
noun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
“without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor”
noun
the result of improving something
“he described a refinement of this technique”
noun
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
noun
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
“they performed with great polish”
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Example Sentences
a man of intellectual refinement
he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
don't argue about shades of meaning
he described a refinement of this technique
they performed with great polish
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
{'source': 'Joseph Conrad', 'text': 'almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art'}
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