DICTOMETER

FOREDLING (Norwegian for "refinement")

(refinement, refinamiento)

1. Synonyms:
   • Polish
   • Refinement
   • Culture
   • Cultivation
   • Finish
   Definitions:
   • a highly developed state of perfection
   • having a flawless or impeccable quality
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Refinement
   • Elaboration
   Definitions:
   • the result of improving something
   Examples:
   • He described a refinement of this technique
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Refining
   • Refinement
   • Purification
   Definitions:
   • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Nuance
   • Nicety
   • Shade
   • Subtlety
   • Refinement
   Definitions:
   • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
   Examples:
   • Without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
   • Don't argue about shades of meaning
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Refinement
   • Civilization
   • Civilisation
   Definitions:
   • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
   Examples:
   • A man of intellectual refinement
   • He is remembered for his generosity and civilization