2006-06-13 04:31:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
re·fined (adj.)
1. Free from coarseness or vulgarity; polite.
2. Free of impurities; purified.
3. Precise to a fine degree.
2006-06-13 04:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cando 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitions of refined on the Web:
* (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel; "she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship"; "refined people with refined taste"
* freed from impurities by processing; "refined sugar"; "refined oil"; "to gild refined gold"- Shakespeare
* polished: showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience; "his polished manner"; "maintained an urbane tone in his letters"
* purified: made pure
* elegant: suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
* neat: free from what is tawdry or unbecoming; "a neat style"; "a neat set of rules"; "she hated to have her neat plans upset"
2006-06-13 11:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by gutuku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi John P.
I got several definitions of the word "Refined".
First off the word "Refine" is a verb tense, its meaning is in the following definitions:
To purify; to reduce crude metals to a finer state; to clarify; to polish; to free from coarseness, vulgarity, etc. ; also it's other meanings: to become pure; to improve in accuracy, excellence, or good taste. Refined means: purified or clarified; polished; well-bred
Also it means: Genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike, courtly, polite, courteous, mannerly; discriminating, fastidious, elegant, cultured, civilized, polished, suave, finished, urbane, gentle, graceful and delicate.
I hope i have been of use to you John. Take care!!!
2006-06-13 11:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by greatson1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Free from coarseness or vulgarity; polite.
2. Free of impurities; purified.
3. Precise to a fine degree
2006-06-13 11:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Gray Matter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something or someone having processing done on it. Not raw. Sugar or metal ore can be refined by purification. A person can become refined by education and experience.
2006-06-13 11:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by cassandradl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To reduce to a pure state; purify.
To remove by purifying.
To free from coarse, unsuitable, or immoral characteristics: refined his manners; refined her speaking style.
2006-06-13 12:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refinded Definded...
1 : to free (as metal, sugar, or oil) from impurities or unwanted material
2 : to free from moral imperfection : ELEVATE
3 : to improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
4 : to reduce in vigor or intensity
5 : to free from what is coarse, vulgar, or uncouth
intransitive senses
1 : to become pure or perfected
2 : to make improvement by introducing subtleties or distinctions
- re·fin·er noun
2006-06-13 11:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
re·fined ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-fnd)
adj.
Free from coarseness or vulgarity; polite.
Free of impurities; purified.
Precise to a fine degree.
2006-06-13 13:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by Carrie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
re·fined ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-fnd)
adj.
Free from coarseness or vulgarity; polite.
Free of impurities; purified.
Precise to a fine degree.
2006-06-13 12:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by JohnsWife81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
re·fined adj.
Free from coarseness or vulgarity; polite.
Free of impurities; purified.
Precise to a fine degree.
2006-06-13 12:02:02 · answer #10 · answered by David M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋