noun

refinement

ruh-FYN-muhnt

noun

A small improvement or adjustment that makes something better.

"The new model has several refinements over last year's version."

"Each draft added small refinements to the argument."

Elegance and polish in manners, taste, or style.

"Her refinement showed in the way she spoke and dressed."

How to Use Refinement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA careful improvement, or (for people) polished, cultured behavior.

Common pairings

minor refinement a touch of refinement

refinements plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Can you complete this real example?

The new model has several _____ over last year's version.

From refine plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

gentility

mischief

cement element clement pavement tenement amusement statement agreement excrement amazement atonement implement

gentility mischief