Describes a person, taste, manner, or artistic work that is cultivated, sophisticated, and free from vulgarity. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
Her demeanor is very refined.
This painting has an elegant beauty.
refined; dignified; elegant; graceful; exquisite
Standard kanji spelling for refined, elegant quality.
Composed of 高 (high, lofty) and 雅 (elegance, refinement). The combination suggests an elevated, graceful quality. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji directly convey the meaning.