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REFINEMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com Synonyms refinement American [ri- fahyn -m uh nt] / rɪˈfaɪn mənt / noun fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc. an instance of refined feeling, manners, etc. the act or process of refining . the quality or state of being refined . a subtle point or distinction. subtle reasoning. an improved, higher, or extreme form of something. a refinement of the old system. Mathematics. a set whose elements include the elements of a given set. refinement British / rɪˈfaɪnmənt / noun the act of refining or the state of being refined a fine or delicate point, distinction, or expression; a subtlety fineness or precision of thought, expression, manners, etc; polish or cultivation a device, change, adaptation, etc, designed to improve performance or increase efficiency "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Other Word Forms nonrefinement noun prerefinement noun self-refinement noun superrefinement noun Etymology Origin of refinement First recorded in 1605–15; refine + -ment Explanation Do you know which fork is for your salad and which one is for dessert? Then you have some refinement — good manners and taste. Things that go through a process of refinement have been refined; they've lost their rough edges. For people, this means they have good manners, and for substances like oil and sugar, it means that their impurities have been removed. With refinement, things and people become more acceptable: the sugar's refinement makes it appropriate to serve at a fancy party, and your refinement makes you a perfect guest there. Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com Vocabulary lists containing refinement "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide! Vocabulary from "John L. O'Sullivan on 'Manifest Destiny' " from 1839 Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use! "The Mixer" by P.G. Wodehouse Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time! Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. Zumthor also seemed deeply pleased with the moment, saying, “I’ve always been happy,” and emphasized that working in L.A. taught him to embrace a certain frontier-like lack of refinement. From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026 By the turn of the 20th century, engineers added another critical refinement: counterweights. From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026 The start of the campaign "marked the culmination of months, and in some cases, years, of deliberate planning and refinement against this particular target set." From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026 After many rounds of refinement, the simulated data begins to closely match real observations, offering a clearer picture of underground conditions. From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026 It was a relief to escape all that refinement and beauty—to be allowed to be unlovely and not a point of contrast. From "Educated" by Tara Westover Related Words delicacy dignity elegance erudition finesse grace graciousness nicety nuance precision sophistication subtlety tact Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.