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rarefied

/ˈrɛrɪfaɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does rarefied mean?

adjective

Highly refined or cultured; rarefied air is air that has been partially removed, making it less dense.

Example

"The rarefied atmosphere of the art gallery made me feel out of place."

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