ULTRAREFINED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

ultrarefined

adjective

Definition of ultrarefined

as in smooth

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

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Adjective

This is the one to look at when the ride involves more than smooth campus pavement.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Blend until smooth; taste and season with more salt if needed.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

Educators should remember that a polished demonstration is not proof of better learning.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more lightweight tops from Amazon’s fashion department, including work blouses, polished T-shirts, and more.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

For instance, in the Hartford student apartments, generous-sized, bathroom vanities with double sinks are topped with cultured marble.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
As joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1873 to 1918, Budapest was one of the liveliest, most cultured, and prosperous cities in Europe; that golden era saw the construction of grand boulevards and numerous splendid buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cultured

Adjective

Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
The same California Craftsman look; almost identical plank siding; a similar tasteful yet cheery color palette.

— Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tasteful

Adjective

Top 5 Can’t Miss A former family mansion, the elegant Villa Igiea is one of Palermo’s most opulent stays, with a history of hosting celebrities and royals during its early years.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

Dangote’s pursuit of an IPO comes amid the expansion of its 650,000-barrel per day plant, which has become the main domestic supplier of refined fuels to the Nigerian market, as well as exporting jet fuel to Europe.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Ian Patterson, Sierra Canyon, quarterback, sophomore Patterson is a left-handed dual threat with refined touch.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

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