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refined
rɪˈfaɪnd
adjective
wyrafinowany
Also
elegancki(m)
Definition
Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
Examples
She has very refined tastes in art and music.
Ma bardzo wyrafinowane gusta w sztuce i muzyce.
His refined manners made him popular in high society.
Jego eleganckie maniery sprawiły, że był popularny w wyższych sferach.
Synonyms
Collocations
refined tasterefined mannersrefined palate
adjective
rafinowany
Also
oczyszczony(m)
Definition
Made pure by having unwanted elements removed.
Examples
Refined sugar is often considered less healthy than natural sugars.
Cukier rafinowany jest często uważany za mniej zdrowy niż cukry naturalne.
The process produces highly refined petroleum.
Proces ten wytwarza wysoko oczyszczoną ropę naftową.
Collocations
refined sugarrefined oilhighly refined
verb
udoskonalać
Also
rafinować
Definition
To improve something by making small changes, or to remove impurities from a substance.
Examples
He refined his technique over many years of practice.
Udoskonalał swoją technikę przez wiele lat praktyki.
The company refined the crude oil into various petroleum products.
Firma rafinowała ropę naftową na różne produkty naftowe.
Collocations
refined his skillsrefined the processrefined the design
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