ultrarefined

adjective

ul·​tra·​re·​fined ˌəl-trə-ri-ˈfīnd How to pronounce ultrarefined (audio)
: extremely refined: such as
a
: having or showing a very high level of culture, education, or taste
an ultrarefined socialite
an ultrarefined menu
b
: purified to an extreme degree
ultrarefined mineral oil

Examples of ultrarefined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On an audiovisual level its beautiful jazz score and ultrarefined minimalist line art are entrancing. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultrarefined was in 1826

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“Ultrarefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultrarefined. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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