refined
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5.4
- adjective
- /rɪˈfaɪnd/
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preciso
- Escoffier's standards and expectations were high, but he did not use violence to promote them; instead, he used training and a refined, insightful, and sometimes humorous attitude that allowed him to communicate easily both with the lowliest apprentice and with princes and dukes, of which Tower cites many examples.
- more refined
- very refined
- refined and subtle
So my role this year is a lot more refined, but we're still getting there.
- So my role this year is a lot more refined, but we're still getting there.
- Every control of this thing is more refined compared to our old system.
- And faith can only be refined through fire.
- There's at least the prospect of something a bit more refined.
- People bash against each other and outcomes, you know, a, a more refined product.
- So if we have technologies that are highly refined, let's say go back to water and wastewater.
- But I need to have better capacity and better refined breathing mechanisms.
- It's ego with a a desire for even more refined specialness.
Examples
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Every control of this thing is more refined compared to our old system.
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The artist's paintings are known for their refined details and subtle color palettes.
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This is such refined and beautiful work.
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And I have to say that I think this is probably our most refined drop ever.
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I'm going to try to do this in the most refined way possible.
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And again, it's it is both a highly refined art form and simpler than you think.
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And that's why this is a refined and understated designer dress.
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It's that delicate balance that's made J. Crew such an incredibly unique brand -- at once easy and refined, curated and relatable.
Blog text (24) -
In the process, Alberti eliminated the accordion, thereby transforming the merengue into something quite new and different: refined, sophisticated, and appropriate for the elite ballroom context.
Academic text (1993) -
She gave a refined performance that showcased her exceptional talent and grace.
Synonyms
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2.1
A shiny, smooth surface after being rubbed or cleaned
Made with a lot of careful detail
Antonyms
Compounds
How Precise
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Refined comes from the idea of 'making fine' — from re- 'again' and fine 'delicate' or 'exact'. A helpful picture is polishing an idea or tool again and again until it is very precise, so a refined method or view is one that has been improved to be exact.