Sentence examples for refined contemplation from inspiring English sources

In his Characteristics of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times (1711) Shaftesbury already stated that the response solicited by beauty is one of rational and refined contemplation, far removed from the crude pleasures that we receive through our senses.

Matar's understanding may feel so refined because it's distilled from the long contemplation of his own experiences.

So refined.

Very refined.

It was very refined".

"This is more refined.

Refined but not rarified.

"Rummaging is not refined".

"Shanghai is more refined.

It's dignified, refined.

They weren't refined.