Thesaurus: refinement

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1. n. The act of refining, or the state of being refined; as, the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas.
2. n. That which is refined, elaborated, or polished to excess; an affected subtilty; as, refinements of logic.
3. n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
4. n. the result of improving something
5. n. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
6. n. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
7. n. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
8. 1. The act of refining, or the state of being refined; as, the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas. The more bodies are of kin to spirit in subtilty and refinement, the more diffusive are they. Norris. From the civil war to this time, I doubt whether the corruptions in our language have not equaled its refinements. Swift. 2. That which is refined, elaborated, or polished to excess; an affected subtilty; as, refinements of logic. "The refinements of irregular cunning." Rogers. Syn. -- Purification; polish; politeness; gentility; elegance; cultivation; civilization.
9. n:100 n. the result of improving something n. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste