• the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual Refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can''t enjoy the humor"; "don''t argue about shades of meaning"
• 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 highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite Refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph

'Refinement' in other languages