raffinement

Definitions of raffinement
  1. noun
    elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
  2. noun
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    synonyms: nuance, subtiliteit, verfijning
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    bedoeling, betekenis, inhoud, significatie, zin
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
  3. noun
    the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
    synonyms: raffinage, verfijning
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    type of:
    bewerking
    preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
  4. noun
    socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
    synonyms: gradeerwerk
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    type of:
    socialisatie
    the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
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