MeanOF

refinement

- noun (n)

Meaning: cleansing

Synonyms: clarification cleaning depuration detersion distillation draining filtering processing purification rarefaction rectification
Antonyms: corruption dirtying pollution
- noun (n)

Meaning: cultivation, civilization

Synonyms: affability civility courtesy courtliness delicacy dignity discrimination elegance enlightenment erudition fastidiousness fineness fine point finesse fine tuning finish gentility gentleness good breeding good manners grace graciousness knowledge lore nicety nuance polish politeness politesse precision sophistication style suavity subtlety tact taste urbanity
Antonyms: bad manners crudeness rudeness

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