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refined

UK
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
US
/rɪˈfaɪnd/

Translations

refinedadjective
more refined
Comp.
most refined
Super.
UK
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
US
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
raffinéQui a du goût, de la distinction ou des manières élégantes.
Her refined taste in art was evident from the exquisite paintings she collected.
Son goût raffiné pour l’art était évident d’après les peintures exquises qu’elle collectionnait.
raffinéEn parlant d’une substance, débarrassé de ses impuretés; purifié.
The refined sugar was used in the recipe to ensure a smooth texture.
Le sucre raffiné a été utilisé dans la recette pour garantir une texture lisse.
Additional translations
affinéQui a été amélioré, rendu plus précis ou plus subtil.
Synonyms
cultivated
elegant
sophisticated
polished
improved
purified
exquisite
tasteful
Antonyms
unrefined
crude
raw
refineverb

refined

Past Simple

refined
Past Simple
refined
Past Participle
refining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈfaɪn/
US
/rɪˈfaɪn/
The company uses a special process to refine crude oil into gasoline.
L’entreprise utilise un procédé spécial pour raffiner le pétrole brut en essence.
The author decided to refine the manuscript before submitting it to the publisher.
L’auteur a décidé d’affiner le manuscrit avant de le soumettre à l’éditeur.
Additional translations
perfectionnerS’emploie pour une méthode, une technique ou un système.
polirAu sens figuré, pour les mœurs, le goût ou le caractère.
Synonyms
purify
improve
enhance
perfect
polish
clarify
distill
finesse
Antonyms
dirty
pollute
taint

Definitions

refinedadjective
Having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, or manners.
Her refined taste in art was evident from the exquisite paintings she collected.
Free from impurities; purified.
The refined sugar was used in the recipe to ensure a smooth texture.
Developed or improved to be more precise or subtle.
The scientist presented a refined version of the theory that accounted for previous inaccuracies.
refineverb
To remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
The company uses a special process to refine crude oil into gasoline.
To improve something by making small changes.
The author decided to refine the manuscript before submitting it to the publisher.
To make a theory, method, or system more precise or effective.
The scientists worked to refine their hypothesis based on the new data.
To cultivate or improve someone’s manners, tastes, or character so that they become more polished or cultured.
Living abroad helped to refine his social manners and broaden his tastes.
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