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(technology, electronics) More advanced in development
“Some experimentation with the refined algorithm shows that it works quite reliably.”
More suitable or effective for a given need
Comparative for elegant and cultured in one's manner or appearance
“He was a gentleman, a refined gentleman, bred up in hopes as full and florid as those which might have shone on Develin.”
Comparative for suggestive of, or characterized by, elegance or luxury
“My task was to straighten the rows of beautiful garments made from the most refined fabrics of intricately woven threads.”
Comparative for selective or discriminating in one's taste
“She may not have had an income, but it didn't do anything to change her spending habits when it came to her refined taste in clothes and jewelry.”
Comparative for done or made with, or characterized by, care and precision
“During the early development of the Japanese sword in the late Heian period, the most refined workmanship was seen in Kyoto.”
Comparative for light or subtle to the senses
“The wine is unusually elegant, even delicate, but beautiful nonetheless, with supple, refined flavors of sweet cherries, raisins, tobacco, spices, and minerals.”
Comparative for pure and free from impurities
“After refining crude oil in the refineries, the refined petrol is transported to filling stations for sale to end-product users.”
Comparative for marked by charm, confidence and elegance
Comparative for consisting of the same substance throughout
Comparative for marked by a person's overall balance in skill and ability from a performance
Comparative for superseding others in importance or status
Comparative for that has completed a required process
Comparative for not complete or absolute
(US, informal, dated) Comparative for the best of its kind or class
Comparative for eloquent and able with regards to speech
Comparative for pretentiously affecting upper-class or superior airs
Comparative for thin or reduced in thickness
Comparative for having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated and complex in nature
Comparative for relating to or affecting the spiritual realm as opposed to material or physical things
Comparative for made of very light or fine material
Comparative for intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people
Comparative for affectedly concerned with elegant or refined behavior, language, or manners
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