Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finisha 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)
(n)refinement, elaborationthe result of improving something“he described a refinement of this technique”
(n)refining, refinement, purificationthe process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
(n)refinement, civilization, civilisationthe quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste“a man of intellectual refinement”, “he is remembered for his generosity and civilization”