refinement

Meanings

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; --Joseph Conrad
• "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"
• the result of improving something;
• "he described a refinement of this technique"
• 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;
• "a man of intellectual refinement"

Synonyms

• polish
• culture
• cultivation
• finish
• elaboration
• refining
• purification
• nuance
• nicety
• shade
• subtlety
• civilization
• civilisation

Scrabble Score: 15

refinement is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

refinement is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

refinement is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

refinement is a valid Words With Friends word

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