refined

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BrE /rɪˈfaɪnd/ AmE /rɪˈfaɪnd/

adjective en → es

1 CULTURED [attributive / predicative] B1

having good manners and a polite way of speaking and behaving; showing that you have had a lot of education or experience in society

elegante, refinado, educado

  • be refined

Collocations refined manners · a refined taste

  • She has a very refined sense of humor.

    Ella tiene un sentido del humor muy refinado.

2 PURE [attributive / predicative] B1

having had all the impurities removed; pure or high quality

puro, refinado, depurado

  • be refined

Collocations refined oil · refined sugar

  • The company produces high-quality, refined products.

    La empresa produce productos de alta calidad y refinados.

3 ART [attributive / predicative] C1

of a style of art that is concerned with beauty and technical skill rather than expressing feelings or ideas; elegant in design

refinado, elegante, depurado

  • be refined

Collocations refined art · a refined style

  • The paintings are typical of the refined Baroque period.

    Las pinturas son típicas del refinado período barroco.