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refinement

nounmasculineformal/ʁɨˈkĩtɨ/medium

re·quin·te

Definition

A high degree of perfection, elegance, sophistication, or good taste.
The palace's decoration displayed impressive refinement.
He served the wine with all the refinement the occasion demanded.

Etymology

Do italiano 'richinetto', diminutivo de 'richino' (enfeite).

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