refined
adjectiveUK /rɪˈfaɪnd/
US /rɪˈfaɪnd/
Something refined is made pure and clean by taking out the bad parts.
The factory makes refined sugar that is white and sweet.
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2. Polite and well-mannered in a graceful way.
She has refined manners and always says please and thank you.
3. Improved by small changes to make it better.
The team showed a refined version of their game plan.
4. Able to notice small differences in taste or quality.
His refined taste in music lets him enjoy many kinds of songs.