2. To refine; to spin into niceties; as, to subtilize
arguments.
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Nor as yet have we subtilized ourselves into savages. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Subtilize — Sub til*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subtilized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subtilizing}.] [L. subtiliser.] 1. To make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse. [1913 Webster] 2. To refine; to spin into niceties; as, to subtilize arguments. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Subtilizing — Subtilize Sub til*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subtilized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subtilizing}.] [L. subtiliser.] 1. To make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse. [1913 Webster] 2. To refine; to spin into niceties; as, to subtilize arguments. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
decadent — I. adjective Etymology: back formation from decadence Date: 1837 1. marked by decay or decline 2. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the decadents 3. characterized by or appealing to self indulgence < decadent pleasures > •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
subtilize — subtilization, n. subtilizer, n. /sut l uyz , sub teuh luyz /, v., subtilized, subtilizing. v.t. 1. to elevate in character; sublimate. 2. to make (the mind, senses, etc.) keen or discerning; sharpen. 3. to introduce subtleties into or argue… … Universalium
Hymnody and Hymnology — • Hymnody means exactly hymn song , but as the hymn singer as well as the hymn poet are included under (hymnodos), so we also include under hymnody the hymnal verse or religious lyric. Hymnology is the science of hymnody or the historico… … Catholic encyclopedia
“Through the Gates of the Silver Key“ — Novelette (14,550 words); written in collaboration with E.Hoffmann Price, October 1932–April 1933. First published in WT(July 1934); first collected in O;corrected text in MM Several individuals gather in New Orleans Etienne Laurent de… … An H.P.Lovecraft encyclopedia
ethereal — a. 1. Airy, aerial, empyreal. 2. Light, volatile, subtile, tenuous, attenuated, sublimated. 3. Subtilized, subtile, light, airy, aerial, refined, delicate, spirit like, fairy. 4. Celestial, heavenly … New dictionary of synonyms
refined — adj 1. cultivated, polished, cultured, civilized, well bred, genteel, courtly; finished, fine, urbane; gentlemanly, ladylike, mannerly, polite, courteous; aesthetic, tasteful, in good taste, graceful, delicate, exquisite; noble, gentle, pure;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
subtilize — [sut′ l īz΄, sub′tilīz΄] vt., vi. subtilized, subtilizing [ML subtilizare < L subtilis,SUBTLE] 1. to make or become subtle 2. to discuss or argue with subtle distinctions subtilization n … English World dictionary
