ultrarefined

adjective

Definition of ultrarefinednext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrarefined
  1. smooth
  2. polished
  3. civilized
  4. cultivated
  5. cultured
  6. tasteful
  7. elegant
  8. refined
Adjective
  • Each time a shutter fires, and each time a tire squeals, involves countless pieces working together to deliver a smooth outcome.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists expected the asteroid’s surface to be a smooth, sandy sphere where OSIRIS-REx could seamlessly touch down.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • Beirut's private-press scene has little in common with the studio culture of ’80s Tokyo, where an abundance of resources and technology filtered the same foreign influences into something more perfect and polished.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • Aaron Turpen / New Atlas The next big surprise is how civilized the Charger has become.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • On pavement, the 4Runner was comfortable and surprisingly civilized considering the serious off-road hardware underneath it.
    — Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • The home is located on a quarter-acre of native and cultivated gardens and houses an art studio and yurt.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2023
Definition of cultivated
Adjective
  • Too obviously the gift of someone trying to seem casually cultured?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As the war wound down, Olivier was becoming more obsessed with directing, often counting on Leigh as his cultured, measured adviser.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultured
Adjective
  • The smoothness of Knock Knock echoes through the rolling mid-tempo grooves of Stiltz’s unshowy arrangements, featuring drifting pedal steel from Theo Stocks and tasteful embellishments from Ana Roxanne on piano and vocals.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The great outdoors The outdoor space of Crawford’s Brentwood home rivaled its tasteful interior.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of tasteful
Adjective
  • An all-black look never fails to look elegant and serves as a contrasting backdrop to your zebra-print bag.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Later, she’s entertained by a mouse running along the baseboard of one of London’s more elegant restaurants.
    — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • There’s no evidence that the trace amounts of these compounds that could be found in the ultra-refined mineral oil used in cosmetics is unsafe.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Luminous skin with refined texture and the softness of an orchid petal.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Ultrarefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrarefined. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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