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refined

[/rɪˈfaɪnd/]
adjective
refinado
1. elegant and cultured in manner or appearance
She has refined taste in art and literature.
Ela tem um gosto refinado em arte e literatura.
2. free from impurities; purified
Refined sugar is processed to remove molasses.
O açúcar refinado é processado para remover o melado.
3. sophisticated and subtle rather than obvious
The painting shows a refined use of color and light.
A pintura mostra um uso refinado de cor e luz.
4. improved or perfected through careful attention
His refined technique took years to develop.
Sua técnica refinada levou anos para se desenvolver.
Synonyms
sophisticatedculturedelegantpolishedpurifiedcivilized
Antonyms
cruderoughcoarsevulgarunrefinedimpure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refinado
most common usage
São Paulo
refinado
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
refinado
standard usage
Portugal
refinado
standard usage, may also use 'apurado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

refined palate - paladar refinado (good taste in food and drink)
refined manners - modos refinados (polite, well-mannered behavior)
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