refined
Translation
refined, elegant, sophisticated, purified
Examples
He has very refined manners.
He has very refined manners.
This recipe uses refined sugar.
This recipe uses refined sugar.
Grammar Patterns
((refined)) + noun elegant, pure He has very refined manners.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elegant, sophisticated, cultured; Antonyms: crude, coarse, unrefined
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to refine'. It describes the state of something that has been processed or improved.
Memory Tips
Something that has been 'refined' (the action) is now in a 'refined' state (the description). Think of refined sugar or a person with refined taste.