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Definition of refined adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

refined

adjective
 
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
 
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
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  1. [usually before noun] (of a substance) made pure by having other substances taken out of it
    • Avoid foods rich in fat or refined sugar.
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    • Many foods are now refined to such an extent that the natural fibre is lost.
    • The pieces were made with modern refined silver.
  2. (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.
    opposite unrefined
See refined in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee refined in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

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