Manners And Etiquette Words

verb to make a polite request or to show politeness

adverb used to make a request more polite or to express politeness in a request

• Please kindly refrain from speaking out of turn during the meeting.
• Can you please stop talking while I'm trying to concentrate?
• Hey, could you please zip it for a sec?
• Please hold your tongue and let others have their say.

verb to improve or perfect by cultivation, education, or moral training

adjective improved or perfected by cultivation, education, or moral training

• The chef used refined techniques to create a gourmet dish.
• She has a refined taste in music, always choosing classical over pop.
• That car is so refined, it's like driving a luxury spaceship.
• His refined manners were like a shield against the chaos of the world.