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Synonyms
re·fined (rĭ-fīnd́)

adjective 

  1. Free from coarseness or vulgarity; polite.
  2. Free of impurities; purified.
  3. Precise to a fine degree.
re·fine (rĭ-fīń)

verb: -fined, -fin·ing, -fines. 

transitive verb 

  1. To reduce to a pure state; purify.
  2. To remove by purifying.
  3. To free from coarse, unsuitable, or immoral characteristics: refined his manners; refined her speaking style.

intransitive verb 

  1. To become free of impurities.
  2. To acquire polish or elegance.
  3. To use precise distinctions and subtlety in thought or speech.

derivatives

re·fińer
noun