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Refinement
see synonyms of refinementNoun
1. cultivation, culture, finish, polish, refinement
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Example Sentences:'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'
2. elaboration, refinement
the result of improving something
Example Sentences:'he described a refinement of this technique'
3. purification, refinement, refining
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
4. nicety, nuance, refinement, shade, subtlety
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example Sentences:'without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor''don't argue about shades of meaning'
5. civilisation, civilization, refinement
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Example Sentences:'a man of intellectual refinement''he is remembered for his generosity and civilization'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
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