refinement :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
refinement :the result of improving something
he described a refinement of this technique
refinement :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
refinement :the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
a man of intellectual refinement|he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
refinement :the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)