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refined

/rɪˈfaɪnd/
re · fined rɪ · ˈfaɪnd
English Definition
adj. improved to be more precise or elegant
中文释义
精炼的，优雅的
Significado en Español
refinado, elegante
한국어 뜻
세련된, 우아한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tinh tế, thanh lịch
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Example Sentence

He has very refined table manners.

他的餐桌礼仪非常优雅。

Synonyms
polished elegant cultured
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “refined”:

  1. A crude
  2. B polished
  3. C coarse
  4. D unrefined
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B — polished. “refined” means adj. improved to be more precise or elegant

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old gentleman had polished manners and excellent taste.

  1. A refined
  2. B crude
  3. C rough
  4. D clumsy
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A — refined. “refined” means adj. improved to be more precise or elegant

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Common questions about “refined”

What does “refined” mean?

refined — adj. improved to be more precise or elegant. In Chinese: 精炼的，优雅的.

How do you pronounce “refined”?

refined is pronounced /rɪˈfaɪnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · fined.

How do you use “refined” in a sentence?

He has very refined table manners. (他的餐桌礼仪非常优雅。)

What are synonyms for “refined”?

polished, elegant, cultured — all close in meaning to refined (adj. improved to be more precise or elegant).

Is “refined” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. refined appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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