Meaning
refined
- polished, sophisticated
- subtle
In a sentence
Hai un gusto molto raffinato nei vestiti.
You have very refined taste in clothes.
Non è un vino raffinato, ma è buono.
It’s not a refined wine, but it’s good.
Il suo umorismo è raffinato e sottile.
His humor is refined and subtle.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| raffinato | masculine · singular |
| raffinata | feminine · singular |
| raffinati | masculine · plural |
| raffinate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use raffinato for taste, style, manners, or design. For food flavors, delicato or fine can sound more natural in some contexts.
- It often sounds positive and fairly formal. In casual speech, elegante or di classe may be more common.
- Don't confuse it with rifinito. Raffinato means cultured or sophisticated; rifinito means finished or finely detailed.