English dictionary
refinement
nounPronunciation
ɹəˈfaɪnmənt
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
noun
- a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
noun
- the result of improving something
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
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'}