development, improvement or refinement of the intellect, emotions, interests, manners, and taste; culture.

the result of this, as reflcted in one's way of thinking, talking, behaviour, etc.; cultural refinement; refinement of thought and cultural appreciation; culture.

an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached; civilisation.

those people or nations that have reached such a state; a civilisation.

well and completely formed.

perfected; made flawless, defectless.

refined in speech, behaviour, etc.; refined.

made ready; prepared.

cooked.

decorated; ornamented; embellished.

purified; made holy; sanctified.

cleaned; freed from dust, dirt, etc.

excellent; superior; fine.

that which is well formed or done.

a word, sentence or speech that is grammatically correct.

one of the classical Indo-European languages that flourished since pre-Christian era, and still existent in use extensively esp. in religious worships and rituals, and is regarded for its remarkable literature; Samskřta (usu. written in English as Sanskrit).

a cultured, well-behaved man.

a learned man; a scholar.

(sarc.) an abusive language.

a cultured, well-behaved woman.

a learned woman; a scholar.