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RARIFIED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does rarified mean?
• RARIFIED (adjective)
The adjective RARIFIED has 2 senses:
1. having low density
2. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Familiarity information: RARIFIED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having low density
Synonyms:
Context example:
lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air
Similar:
thin (relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Synonyms:
elevated; exalted; grand; high-flown; high-minded; idealistic; lofty; noble-minded; rarefied; rarified; sublime
Context example:
a grand purpose
Similar:
noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)
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