refinement (
http://definr.com/refinement)
n 1: 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 Conrad [syn:
polish,
culture,
cultivation,
finish]
2: the result of improving something; "he described a
refinement of this technique" [syn:
elaboration]
3: the process of removing impurities from oil or metals or
sugar [syn:
refining]
4: a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude [syn:
nuance,
nicety,
shade,
subtlety]
5: elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
[syn:
breeding,
genteelness,
gentility]