Basic Details
Word: Refined
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Made pure or free from unwanted substances; having good manners or taste.
Synonyms: Polished, cultured, elegant
Antonyms: Unrefined, coarse, crude
Idioms and Phrases
- Refined taste: Having a very good understanding or appreciation of what is sophisticated or of high quality. Example: "Her refined taste in art made her home feel like a gallery."
- Refined manners: Behavior that is polite and shows sophistication. Example: "He impressed everyone at the dinner party with his refined manners."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist displayed a refined style that captivated everyone who visited the exhibition.
Example 2: After much practice, she developed a refined technique in playing the piano.
Example 3: The refined taste of the chef was evident in every dish served at the restaurant.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "refined" originally came from the Latin word "refinire," meaning 'to re-finish'? It has been used since the early 15th century to describe processes that improve or purify something.
Famous Quote
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da Vinci
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "refined" mean?
a) Impolite or rude
b) Made pure or having good manners
c) Untidy or messy
d) Loud and boisterous
Answer: b) Made pure or having good manners
2. Which of these is a synonym of "refined"?
a) Rough
b) Polished
c) Silly
d) Messy
Answer: b) Polished
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "refined"?
a) Elegant
b) Sophisticated
c) Unrefined
d) Cultured
Answer: c) Unrefined
4. Which sentence uses "refined" correctly?
a) He has a refined manner at social gatherings.
b) She refines milk in the store.
c) The cat was refined in the garden.
d) The dog refined run very fast.
Answer: a) He has a refined manner at social gatherings.
5. What does having "refined taste" mean?
a) Liking simple and cheap things
b) Having a good understanding of sophisticated things
c) Not caring about what you eat
d) Being uninterested in flavours
Answer: b) Having a good understanding of sophisticated things
