LookItUprefinement
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
refinement means: Good manners and an understanding of art, culture, and polite society.
noun
Good manners and an understanding of art, culture, and polite society.
- Her manners showed great refinement.
- He valued kindness more than social refinement.
- Their guests admired the host’s refinement and thoughtful conversation.
The process of removing unwanted substances from a material, or the cleaner material produced.
- Refinement removes unwanted material.
- The refinement of raw sugar takes several stages.
- Further refinement produced a much purer metal.
A graceful, tasteful quality in style or appearance.
- The room has an air of refinement.
- Simple lines give the design a sense of refinement.
- Her clothing combined comfort with quiet refinement.
Questions about refinement
What does refinement mean?
Good manners and an understanding of art, culture, and polite society.
What is refinement in other languages?
Türkçe: incelik · Español: refinamiento · Français: raffinement · Deutsch: Kultiviertheit · Italiano: raffinatezza · 日本語: 洗練
How do you pronounce refinement?
It is pronounced /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/.
How do you use refinement in a sentence?
Her manners showed great refinement. He valued kindness more than social refinement.
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