Definition of Rarefied
Rarefied
ra·re·fied
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Made less dense or more refined and subtle.
e.g. The rarefied atmosphere at the mountaintop made breathing difficult.
(adjective)
of the air, the state of being thinner, less dense, and at lower pressure than average, due to factors such as high altitude;
e.g. It gets difficult to breather in rarefied air.
(adjective)
exclusive and exalted; extremely high;
e.g. The rarefied atmosphere of a meeting for smart, honors students.
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