refinement - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for refinement , a list of similar words for refinement from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

Synonyms

• civilisation
• civilization
• refinement

More generic

• excellence

Noun

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Synonyms

• nicety
• nuance
• refinement
• shade
• subtlety

More generic

• import
• meaning
• significance
• signification

Noun

the result of improving something

Synonyms

• elaboration
• refinement

More generic

• advance
• betterment
• improvement

Noun

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

Synonyms

• purification
• refinement
• refining

More generic

• processing

More specific

• rectification

Noun

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

Synonyms

• cultivation
• culture
• finish
• polish
• refinement

More generic

• flawlessness
• ne plus ultra
• perfection

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