Philistine and Refined

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Philistine adjective - Smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values.

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Refined is an antonym for philistine in coarse topic.

Nearby Word: philistinism

Refined adjective - Having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living.

Usage example: a refined couple who have hosted many elegant benefits for organizations promoting the arts

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Philistine is an antonym for refined.

Nearby Words: refinement, refining, refiner

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