refinement

Noun

Meaning

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.

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a 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

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