Synonyms for refinement

noun

1. The act of refining

   cleaning, cleansing, purification, distillation, clarification, clarifying, draining, elutriation, depuration, detersion, cracking, filtration.

2. Culture

   civilization, cultivation, erudition, sophistication, breeding, enlightenment, wide knowledge, lore, subtlety, science, artistic attainments, scholarship, learning; see also culture 3.

3. Genteel feelings and behavior

   elegance, politeness, polish, good manners, good breeding, suavity, courtesy, grace, gentleness, tact, cultivation, graciousness, civility, gentility, taste, discrimination, fineness, delicacy, dignity, urbanity, savoir-faire; see also courtesy 1, elegance 1.