Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
Display options for sense: (gloss) "an example sentence"
Noun
S: (n) polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish (a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality) "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
S: (n) refinement, elaboration (the result of improving something) "he described a refinement of this technique"
S: (n) refining, refinement, purification (the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.))
S: (n) nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety, refinement (a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude) "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
S: (n) refinement, civilization, civilisation (the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste) "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"