refined
Translation
refined, elegant, sophisticated, purified
Examples
He has very refined manners.
He has very refined manners.
This dish has a refined flavor.
This dish has a refined flavour.
They use refined sugar in this cake.
They use refined sugar in this cake.
Grammar Patterns
((refined)) + noun (elegant, cultured) He has very refined manners.
Similar Words
elegant, sophisticated, purified; Antonyms: crude, coarse, unrefined
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to refine'. It describes something that has been made pure or elegant.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has been 'made fine'. Imagine a person with 'fine' taste or a substance that has been made pure.