Words Like REFINEMENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to REFINEMENT.

13 Alternative Words Similar to refinement

1 Polish Noun      Synonym Words Like Polish
2 Culture Noun      Synonym Words Like Culture
3 Cultivation Noun      Synonym Words Like Cultivation
4 Finish Noun      Synonym Words Like Finish
5 Elaboration Noun      Synonym Words Like Elaboration
6 Shade Noun      Synonym Words Like Shade
7 Advance Noun      Synonym Words Like Advance
8 Flawlessness Noun      Synonym Words Like Flawlessness
9 Import Noun      Synonym Words Like Import
10 Meaning Noun      Synonym Words Like Meaning
11 Perfection Noun      Synonym Words Like Perfection
12 Significance Noun      Synonym Words Like Significance
13 Signification Noun      Synonym Words Like Signification

6 examples of refinement

1 the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas.
2 refinements of logic
3 don't argue about shades of meaning
4 almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art
5 I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
6 he is remembered for his generosity and civilization

10 definitions of refinement

1 The act of refining, or the state of being refined
2 That which is refined, elaborated, or polished to excess; an affected subtilty.
3 a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
4 the result of improving something
5 the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
6 a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
7 the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
8 The act of refining.
9 The result of refining; an improvement or elaboration.
10 The state or quality of being refined; cultivation, as in manners or taste.
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