Noun
The act of refining, or the state of being refined; as, the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas.
That which is refined, elaborated, or polished to excess; an affected subtilty; as, refinements of logic.
Source: Webster's dictionarya man of intellectual refinement Source: Internet
he is remembered for his generosity and civilization Source: Internet
they performed with great polish Source: Internet
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose Source: Internet
almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art Source: Internet
he described a refinement of this technique Source: Internet