refined
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refined with Russian translation
refined usage examples
Она хотела утончённый наряд для лекции, ничего броского.
She wanted a refined outfit for the lecture, nothing flashy.
Они хвалили утончённые цвета в новой коллекции.
They praised the refined colours in the new collection.
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refined belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
refined synonyms
What's the difference between refined / elegant / classy / tasteful / chic / cultured
The primary term: suggests cultured, improved, or made subtle; often about taste, manners or processing.
She has a refined sense of style and rarely follows fads.
У неё утончённое чувство стиля, она редко следует модным увлечениям.
Connotes tasteful simplicity and graceful form — often visual or structural elegance.
An elegant dress can look refined without being flashy.
Элегантное платье может выглядеть утончённо, не будучи броским.
Informal word for stylishness with dignity — more about perceived social quality than subtlety.
She looked classy at the gala, which felt refined but approachable.
Она выглядела солидно на гала‑вечере — это было утончённо, но доступно.
The house is decorated in a tasteful, refined manner.
Дом оформлен со вкусом, утончённо.
Fashionable and stylish, often sleek; stronger fashion connotation than 'refined'.
The boutique sells chic items that feel refined and modern.
Бутик продаёт шиковые вещицы, которые кажутся утончёнными и современными.
Suggests education, familiarity with the arts and polished manners; moral/cultural cultivation.
A cultured host shows refined tastes in music and food choices.
Культурный хозяин проявляет утончённый вкус в музыке и кулинарии.
Specifically refers to suave, polished social manners typical of a sophisticated urban person.
His urbane conversation displayed refined social skills.
Его учтивая беседа демонстрировала утончённые социальные навыки.
Denotes being fashionable and attractive in appearance; often trend‑aware rather than deeply subtle.
The cafe is stylish and feels refined, but leans more contemporary.
Кафе стильное и выглядит утончённо, но более современно.
Highlights subtlety or fragility; can be about taste but also physical sensitivity or complexity.
The painting has a delicate palette that feels refined rather than loud.
В картине деликатная палитра, которая кажется утончённой, а не кричащей.
Emphasizes restraint and subtlety — elegance achieved by doing less rather than showing off.
Her jewellery was understated, lending a refined but quiet elegance.
Её украшения были сдержанными, что придавало утончённую, но тихую элегантность.
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How to pronounce refined and what this word means
refined translation: утончённый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce refined
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
refined translation
утончённый
refined examples
She wanted a refined outfit for the lecture, nothing flashy.
refined transcription
/rɪˈfaɪnd/, /rɪˈfaɪnd/
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Questions about this word
refined meaning: what does it mean?
polished
refined pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
refined is pronounced as /rɪˈfaɪnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
refined definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She wanted a refined outfit for the lecture, nothing flashy. Translation: Она хотела утончённый наряд для лекции, ничего броского.
Is refined part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, refined (утончённый) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is refined part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, refined (утончённый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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