How to Use refined in a Sentence

refined

adjective

• He has very refined manners.
• She has become more refined in her painting technique.
• The refined living room sets the tone for the ground floor.
  — Natalia Rachlin, ELLE Decor, 17 Feb. 2021
• But the Bentayga is the most refined of these—by a mile.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
• The gold buttons add a refined touch, and the stripes give it a playful twist.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
• Pro tip: Frame those posters and flags for a more refined feel that still puts them in the spotlight.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 19 July 2023
• This is a car that makes a Koenigsegg One:1 seem refined and subdued.
  — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 Mar. 2023
• Light Twill is a refined blend of combed cashmere and Schappe silk.
  — Andrea Onate, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
• Fleming's Bond had a passion for cars, a refined palate and a sweet tooth for the ladies.
  — Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2021
• Meanwhile, the brow gel has a non-flaky finish that will hold the hairs in place for a more refined look.
  — Essence, 9 Oct. 2023
• In contrast to whole grains, refined grains have one or more of the three parts of the kernel removed.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 8 May 2023
• The dining room is a refined setting and the centrepiece of the château.
  — Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
• The Amarok was a refined tool that seemed more like a Touareg with an open rear bed than a simple truck.
  — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 27 Mar. 2021
• Word on the street says the Great Frogs team has a refined palate-the scruffy pups in particular.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 June 2021
• Either method adds the right amount of polish for a refined, sharp look.
  — Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2021
• All of the options are dairy-free, non-GMO and free from refined sugars.
  — Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022
• Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.
  — Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
• In contrast, the slick, wet look is seen as a bit more refined and on-trend, fashion-wise.
  — Photo: Christian Vierig/getty Images., refinery29.com, 2 Mar. 2022
• The third-largest exporter of refined products in the world is India, at 7.7%.
  — Kyle Isakower, WSJ, 27 July 2022
• The target has become more refined but that’s always the case.
  — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
• Yet the prim-and-proper touches of Johnson’s dress made the look more refined.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2024
• The plan Saturday is to show an even more refined skill set.
  — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
• Whole grains have more fiber and protein than refined grains.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 June 2024
• White rice is a refined grain that has had the bran and germ removed, leaving the starchy endosperm.
  — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
• In fact, sticking to mostly wool will retain the shape of the suit longer and provide a more refined look.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
• Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea This duo offers a mix of rugged coastline and refined charm.
  — Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
• Think of the barrel jean as the wide-leg jean’s slightly refined sister.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
• Available in refined neutrals of gray, black, and blue, the storage bags come in a set of three for $17 or a set of six for $32.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com, 23 Apr. 2022
• Here, the Nike Air Max Muse signals a sharper, more refined turn.
  — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
• Now the third iteration has rolled out with a more refined look, direct drive, optical stylus and improved sound.
  — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025