What does "subtilise" mean?

Alternative spelling of subtilize.

What is a synonym for "subtilise"?

Common synonyms include: subtilize, subtilize.

Subtilise

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
Alternative spelling of subtilize. alt-of, alternative
"The refinement of our tastes, of course, is communicated to our sentiments; and we exaggerate, subtilise, and spiritualise—the three chief ingredients of romance."
2
make (senses) more keen wordnet

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subtilize subtilize

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"The refinement of our tastes, of course, is communicated to our sentiments; and we exaggerate, subtilise, and spiritualise—the three chief ingredients of romance."

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