Rarified
Adjective
Describing something that is thin or less dense than usual, especially in reference to air or atmosphere.
The mountain climbers found themselves in a rarified atmosphere at high altitudes.
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Formal
rarified air, rarified atmosphere, rarified environment
Adjective
Referring to a select or elite group, often characterized by exclusivity.
She moved in rarified circles filled with innovators and thought leaders.
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Formal
rarified elite, rarified community, rarified field
Adjective
Describing something that is thin or less dense than usual, especially in reference to air or atmosphere.
The mountain climbers found themselves in a rarified atmosphere at high altitudes.
Usage tips
Formal
rarified air, rarified atmosphere, rarified environment
Adjective
Referring to a select or elite group, often characterized by exclusivity.
She moved in rarified circles filled with innovators and thought leaders.
Usage tips
Formal
rarified elite, rarified community, rarified field
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Atmospheric Context
Discussing rarified air is common in mountaineering and aviation.
As you ascend, the air becomes rarified, affecting breathing.
Pro Tip 2/3Elevated Perspectives
Rarified can also refer to sophisticated ideas.
Rarified discussions often occur in academic circles.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Settings
When referring to rarified social circles, consideration of class dynamics is important.
He was part of a rarified group of elite scholars.
Pro Tip 1/3Atmospheric Context
Discussing rarified air is common in mountaineering and aviation.
As you ascend, the air becomes rarified, affecting breathing.
Pro Tip 2/3Elevated Perspectives
Rarified can also refer to sophisticated ideas.
Rarified discussions often occur in academic circles.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Settings
When referring to rarified social circles, consideration of class dynamics is important.
He was part of a rarified group of elite scholars.
Pro Tip 1/3Atmospheric Context
Discussing rarified air is common in mountaineering and aviation.
As you ascend, the air becomes rarified, affecting breathing.
Pro Tip 2/3Elevated Perspectives
Rarified can also refer to sophisticated ideas.
Rarified discussions often occur in academic circles.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Settings
When referring to rarified social circles, consideration of class dynamics is important.
He was part of a rarified group of elite scholars.
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