refined
adjective/rɪˈfaɪnd/
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
- [usually before noun] (of a substance) made pure by having other substances taken out of it
- Avoid foods rich in fat or refined sugar.
Extra Examples- Many foods are now refined to such an extent that the natural fibre is lost.
- The pieces were made with modern refined silver.
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- (of a person) polite, well educated and able to judge the quality of things; having the sort of manners that are considered typical of a high social class synonym cultured, genteel
- Beneath his refined manners and superficial elegance the man was a snake.
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