释义 |
reˈfinedness [f. as prec. + -ness.] Refinement.
1612Heywood Apol. Actors i. 27 The sages..of Grecia—who, for the refinednesse of their language, were in such reputation through the world. 1687Burnet Six Papers 23 Our Flattery has come short of the Refinedness of the Romans. 1711Shaftesbury Charac. (1737) III. Misc. v. ii. 291 To laugh as agreeably, and with as much Refinedness. 1717Censor II. sig. A4v, The sensible Part of the World in their Pleasures, as well as graver Conduct, are proud of being influenc'd by Examples that give them the Credit of Discernment, and a Refinedness of Taste. a1945E. R. Eddison Mezentian Gate (1972) xxxviii. 227 ‘Your son, I said. There are other names for bastards.’ ‘I have always admired the refinedness of your language.’ |