refined

adjective

re·​fined ri-ˈfīnd 

1

: free from impurities

2

: fastidious, cultivated

3

: precise, exact

a refined test for radioactivity

Synonyms

• advanced
• developed
• evolved
• forward
• high
• higher
• improved
• late
• progressive

Examples of refined in a Sentence

She has become more refined in her painting technique.

He has very refined manners.

refined and elegant works of art

Recent Examples on the Web

Aside from keyboard and mouse, players can dive into the multiplayer action using a controller, though the developers warned that compatibility is not entirely refined just yet — that's an area for which players can provide valuable feedback. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025

As Cyrus continues, she’s pulled away from the pop machine into something a little more refined and casual — someone who will stop by the party for an hour, but won’t stay till the very end. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025

The Range Rover Sport SVR and Aston Martin DBX are more refined and road focused. —Charlie Roxburghe, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025

Caught at their peak in spring and meticulously hand-cleaned, these anchovies are bathed in refined olive oil, resulting in silky, umami-rich morsels that will leave you contemplating suitcase space for a stash. —Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for refined

• countersigned
• disinclined
• humankind
• interlined
• intertwined
• mastermind
• misaligned
• nonaligned
• predefined
• realigned
• reassigned
• recombined

Kids Definition

refined

adjective

re·​fined

ri-ˈfīnd

1

: socially well-trained : well-bred, cultivated

very refined manners

2

: freed from impurities : pure

refined sugar

3

: carried to a fine point : subtle

refined measurements