refinement

Definitions

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

The improvement or clarification of something by making small changes.

Cultured elegance in behavior, manners, or taste.

Examples

The chef's latest dish shows a remarkable refinement of traditional flavors.

Constant refinement of the software code has significantly improved its overall performance.

Synonyms

sophistication elegance polish cultivation finesse subtlety grace

Antonyms

crudeness vulgarity coarseness clumsiness roughness ignorance impoliteness