Definitions for rarefied
Overview of verb rarefy
The verb rarefy has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. rarefy
(lessen the density or solidity of; "The bones are rarefied")
2. rarefy, sublimate, subtilize
(make more subtle or refined)
3. rarefy, attenuate
(weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance))
Overview of adj rarefied
The adj rarefied has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. rare, rarefied, rarified
(having low density; "rare gasses"; "lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air")
2. exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded
(of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose")
