Rarefied

ENZH

What Does Rarefied Mean?

  • 稀薄的
  • 高深的
  • 纯化的

Rarefied Pronunciation

/ˈrɛərəˌfaɪd/

Rarefied Definition

adjective

Definition

Describing a substance that has been made less dense, especially referring to air or gas; also describing something that is refined or elevated in nature, often relating to a select, elite group.

In ZH

描述一种被稀释的物质,特别是指空气或气体;也描述某种经过精炼或升华的事物,通常与一个特定的精英群体有关。

How to Use Rarefied in a Sentence

  • The mountaintop had rarefied air that made it difficult to breathe.
  • His rarefied tastes in art set him apart from his peers.
  • The conference attracted a rarefied audience of experts and scholars.
  • They discussed issues in a rarefied atmosphere of intellectual rigor.
  • The rarefied environment of the academy can be intimidating to newcomers.