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

Burgundy bags are this season’s favorite new neutral—rich, refined, and just as versatile. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Langousteria Paraggi, the club’s stylish restaurant, is renowned for its waterfront setting and refined seafood. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The Natrium reactor, like many of the newer small-scale projects, uses a special kind of refined uranium that's more concentrated than typical nuclear fuels, but still weaker than what's used for bombs. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

As a refined grand-touring convertible, the Amalfi Spider is sublime. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 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