refined — elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfaɪnd/
Example Sentences
- His refined sense of humor never included crude jokes.
- She's so refined that she even eats pizza with a fork and knife.
- The refined process removes all impurities from the metal.
refined
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈfaɪnd/]
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste
Her refined manners shine as she pours tea with perfect grace.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'refiner' meaning to make fine or pure, derived from Latin 'finis' meaning end or boundary. The prefix 're-' means again, combined with 'fine' which comes from the Latin root.
Breakdown
re- (again) + fine (from Latin finis, meaning pure/finished) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = refined
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His refined sense of humor never included crude jokes.”
“She's so refined that she even eats pizza with a fork and knife.”
“The refined process removes all impurities from the metal.”
“He tried to look refined at the fancy restaurant but accidentally wore his slippers.”
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