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rarefied

rar·e·fied [ rérrə fd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. with low density: describes an atmosphere that has a low density, especially owing to a low oxygen content

2. esoteric or elite: seemingly distinct or remote from ordinary reality and common people, and often purged of anything perceived as coarse or tasteless

3. of high standard: showing very high quality in character or style ( literary )
Milton's rarefied prose

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