refined

1 of 2

adjective

re·​fined ri-ˈfīnd 

1

: free from impurities

2

: fastidious, cultivated

3

: precise, exact

a refined test for radioactivity

refined

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of refine

Synonyms of refined

Adjective

• evolved
• improved
• advanced
• higher
• developed

Examples of refined in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The seven-day running average that's always reported — that's the most important number — is today at about 11 million barrels a day between crude and refined products. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Spanning roughly 754 square feet, the living quarters showcase more refined materials and finishes than the original, resulting in a more elevated feel throughout. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Related Articles All over the bodice, but most certainly the skirt of the dress, flouncy, delicate feathers were featured in abundance, giving the overall design a distinctly textural and playful feel that was still refined and elegant. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

The impact is expected to persist through the weekend, adding fresh supply anxieties to a global refined products market that is already tightly constrained. — CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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