refinement

raffinatezza

Buone maniere unite alla conoscenza dell'arte, della cultura e delle regole della vita sociale.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: cultivation, polish

Contrari: coarseness

Espressioni comuni: person of refinement, great refinement

raffinazione, purificazione

Processo che elimina sostanze indesiderate da un materiale, oppure il materiale più puro così ottenuto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: refinement of something (The refinement of this oil requires careful heating.)

Sinonimi: purification, refining

Espressioni comuni: refinement of something, oil refinement

raffinatezza, eleganza

Qualità di uno stile o di un aspetto che mostra grazia e buon gusto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: elegance, sophistication

Contrari: coarseness

Espressioni comuni: elegance and refinement, refinement of style