refinement (Meaning)
refinement (n)
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
the result of improving something
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
refinement (n.)
The act of refining, or the state of being refined; as, the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas.
That which is refined, elaborated, or polished to excess; an affected subtilty; as, refinements of logic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of refinement
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- degeneration
- detriment
- detriment
- decadence
- lapse
- declension
- degeneration
- downgrade
- weakening
- worsening
- sinking
- slowing
- descent
- shortcoming
- stumbling block
- failing
- slowing
- impairment
- decline
- declension
- decadence
- descent
- downgrade
- drawback
- drawback
- failing
- decline
- sinking
- shortcoming
- weakening
- worsening
- impairment
- lapse
- lessening
- stumbling block
- lessening
Synonyms:
- heightening
- revival
- boost
- uplift
- upswing
- increase
- maturation
- upturn
- strengthening
- windfall
- renascence
- find
- elaboration
- amelioration
- civilization
- education
- ripening
- renaissance
- growth
- betterment
- quantum leap
- gestation
- edification
- enlightenment
- evolution
- upgrade
- perfection
- expansion
- melioration
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word refinement
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality, the result of improving something, the process of removing impurities (as from
advancement,improvement, advance, development,enhancement, innovation, discovery, breakthrough, heightening, revival
hindrance, decay, setback, decrease, decrease, impediment, deterioration,breakdown, crash, impediment
The years of study brought an unmistakable refinement to her speech.
The sculptor's refinement of the clay model enhanced its realism.
The debate reached a higher level of refinement as the participants delved deeper into the nuances.
The wine underwent a process of refinement to achieve its full potential.
