English Synonym Finder

refined

Definitions

Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.

Improved by removing impurities or unwanted elements.

Developed to a high degree of complexity or precision.

Examples

She has a very refined taste in classical music and fine art.

The sugar undergoes a complex process to become fully refined.

His refined manners made a great impression on everyone at the dinner party.

Synonyms

cultured sophisticated elegant polished urbane civilized well-bred

Antonyms

crude vulgar coarse unrefined boorish uncouth rough