Refinement

noun

rɪ'faɪnmənt

Noun

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
“I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose”
Similar:Cultivation Culture Finish Polish
Type of:FlawlessnessPerfection
the result of improving something
“he described a refinement of this technique”
Similar:Elaboration
Type of:BettermentImprovementAdvance
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
“a man of intellectual refinement”
Similar:Civilisation Civilization
Type of:Excellence
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
Similar:PurificationRefining
Type of:Processing
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Similar:NicetyNuance Shade Subtlety
Type of:SignificationImportMeaning