refinement

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
noun the result of improving something
noun the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

From refine + -ment.

It wants only the magnanimity and refinement. — Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau
What an answer to the refinement of my adoration! — Manon Lescaut, abbé Prévost
Poor Fanny's reputation for refinement was for ever clouded. — Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals, R., Mrs. Lee

polish, culture, cultivation, finish

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