raffinement

Definitions of raffinement
  1. noun
    the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
    synonyms: affinage
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    traitement
    preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
  2. noun
    a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
    synonyms: brillance
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    type of:
    infaillibilité, perfection
    the state of being without a flaw or defect
  3. noun
    elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
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    élégance
    a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
  4. noun
    a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
    synonyms: élégance
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    antonyms:
    inélégance
    the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
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    entrain, style
    distinctive and stylish elegance
    finesse
    the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
    faste, magnificence, splendeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
    classe
    elegance in dress or behavior
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  5. noun
    socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
    synonyms: culture
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    type of:
    collectivisation, nationalisation
    the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
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