ultrarefined

adjective

Definition of ultrarefinednext
as in smooth

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Recent Examples of ultrarefined On an audiovisual level its beautiful jazz score and ultrarefined minimalist line art are entrancing. — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrarefined
  1. smooth
  2. polished
  3. civilized
  4. cultivated
  5. cultured
  6. tasteful
  7. elegant
  8. refined
Adjective
  • Think of buttery beige as the warmer, golden take on luxury blonde, while creamy beige offers a smoother, more neutral finish.
    — Kat Suico, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted and smooth.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • The residence offers a polished take on classic East Sac living, scaled perfectly to a two‑bedroom home that lives much larger than its square footage suggests.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Outputs arrive instantly, in polished language and with remarkable confidence.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Leave it in its normal mode and the SQ5 behaves like a civilized luxury crossover.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • The home is located on a quarter-acre of native and cultivated gardens and houses an art studio and yurt.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2023
Definition of cultivated
Adjective
  • To determine whether there's a bacterial infection, that urine must be cultured.
    — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Crème fraîche is a slightly tangy cultured cream with around 30% fat.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultured
Adjective
  • What kept the tent from feeling like a collection of cowboy props was the tasteful curation of vintage pieces.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Even Rodrigo’s backing band, full of absolutely shredding women instrumentalists, played beside her on equal footing for exquisitely tasteful, post-punky revisions of songs across her three albums.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of tasteful
Adjective
  • Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Queen size bed feels huge, there's plenty of light, sumptuous extra seating and an overall elegant Georgian style feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • The non-binding agreement with WMC Group also covers refined nickel and cobalt.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Allouch said the strategy is intended to strengthen rather than replace Sandro’s existing identity, with more refined materials, finishes and details while retaining its accessibility.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Ultrarefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrarefined. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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