Meaning of Refinement | Babel Free
ɹəˈfaɪnməntDefinitions
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The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material countable, uncountable
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High-class style; cultivation. countable, uncountable
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A fine or subtle distinction. countable, uncountable
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A luxury. countable, uncountable
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Synonym of grooming (“review and prioritization process”). countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Čeština
rafinace
Suomi
hienokäytöksisyys
hienostuneisuus
jalostaminen
jalostus
kehittely
puhdistaminen
puhdistus
sivistyneisyys
Français
raffinement
Bahasa Indonesia
rafinasi
한국어
교양
Latina
urbanitas
Examples
“There was no bathroom in the cabin. Such refinements don't exist in the woods, apparently.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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