RARIFIED Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word rarified. (close relations)
rarifies
Best Alternative Words for RARIFIED
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abstract | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment noun • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory adjective satellite • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention verb • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically • make off with belongings of others • consider apart from a particular case or instance • give an abstract (of) | ||||||||
elevated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level adjective satellite • raised above the ground • of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style • increased in amount or degree | ||||||||
esoteric | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle | ||||||||
exalted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | ||||||||
exclusive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority noun • a news report that is reported first by one news organization adjective satellite • not divided or shared with others • not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective | ||||||||
highbrow | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a person of intellectual or erudite tastes adjective satellite • highly cultured or educated | ||||||||
intellectual | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • appealing to or using the intellect • involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct noun • a person who uses the mind creatively adjective satellite • of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind | ||||||||
lofty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style • of imposing height; especially standing out above others • having or displaying great dignity or nobility | ||||||||
philosophical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to philosophy or philosophers adjective satellite • characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment | ||||||||
rarefied | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having low density • of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | ||||||||
refined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel • freed from impurities by processing adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • precise to a fine degree • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth | ||||||||
specialized | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • developed or designed for a special activity or function | ||||||||
superior | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of high or superior quality or performance • of or characteristic of high rank or importance • written or printed above and to one side of another character • having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit noun • the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes • one of greater rank or station or quality • a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth • the head of a religious community • a combatant who is able to defeat rivals • a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character adjective satellite • (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by • having a higher rank • (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by | ||||||||
transcendent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence • beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding | ||||||||
complicate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more complicated • make more complex, intricate, or richer | ||||||||
elaborate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by complexity and richness of detail • developed or executed with care and in minute detail verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product • make more complex, intricate, or richer • work out in detail | ||||||||
refine | verbv | |||||||
verb • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • make more complex, intricate, or richer • treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition • reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities • attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying • make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of | ||||||||
stretch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large and unbroken expanse or distance • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • a straightaway section of a racetrack • exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent • extension to or beyond the ordinary limit • an unbroken period of time during which you do something • the capacity for being stretched adjective satellite • having an elongated seating area • easily stretched verb • occupy a large, elongated area • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • become longer by being stretched and pulled • make long or longer by pulling and stretching • lie down comfortably • pull in opposite directions • extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance • extend one's body or limbs |