refined

adjective

re·​fined ri-ˈfīnd 

1

: free from impurities

2

: fastidious, cultivated

3

: precise, exact

a refined test for radioactivity

Synonyms of refined

• evolved
• improved
• advanced
• higher
• developed

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

The refined bread digests quickly, but the protein in turkey can help slow digestion slightly. — Verywell Health, 6 July 2026

Jet fuel and diesel belong to the same group of refined petroleum products, known as middle distillates . — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Secondly, Isaac 1 looks a lot more refined than Isaac 0, which looked like it was assembled from a generic parts bin. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined. — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026

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