Definition of Refinement

Noun

  • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
    "a man of intellectual refinement"
    "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
  • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"
    "don't argue about shades of meaning"
  • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
  • the result of improving something
    "he described a refinement of this technique"
  • a highly developed state of perfection
    having a flawless or impeccable quality
    "they performed with great polish"
    "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"
    "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Refinement

  • Scrabble® score of the refinement (15)
  • Word Chums® score of the refinement (19)
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Unscramble refinement

243 unscramble word found using the letters refinement.
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