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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 densityplay

2. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or styleplay

  Familiarity information: RARIFIED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RARIFIED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having low density

Synonyms:

rare; rarefied; rarified

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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