refinement
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Sense: The act of refining
Synonyms:
cleaning Collocations, cleansing, purification, distillation, clarification Collocations, clarifying, draining, elutriation, depuration, detersion, cracking, filtration, refining, rectification
Sense: Culture
Synonyms:
civilization, cultivation, erudition, sophistication, breeding Collocations, enlightenment Collocations, wide knowledge, lore Collocations, subtlety, science Collocations, artistic attainments, scholarship Collocations, learning Collocations, culture Collocations, elegance, urbanity
Sense: Genteel feelings and behavior
Synonyms:
elegance, politeness, polish Collocations, good manners, good breeding, suavity, courtesy Collocations, grace Collocations, gentleness, tact, cultivation, graciousness, civility, gentility, taste Collocations, discrimination, delicacy, dignity, urbanity, savoir-faire, finesse, good taste