1. refinement - noun
· a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "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"--Joseph Conrad
Synonym(s): polish, culture, cultivation, finish
Hypernym(s): perfection, flawlessness, ne_plus_ultra
2. refinement - noun
· the result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique"
Synonym(s): elaboration
Hypernym(s): improvement, betterment, advance
3. refinement - noun
· the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
Synonym(s): refining, purification
Hypernym(s): processing
4. refinement - noun
· a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
Synonym(s): nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety
Hypernym(s): meaning, significance, signification, import
5. refinement - noun
· the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
Synonym(s): civilization, civilisation
Hypernym(s): excellence
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