rarified in English

adjective
1
(of air, especially that at high altitudes) of lower pressure than usual; thin.
Denver's rarefied air adds about 10 percent to the length of fly balls, making extra base hits too easy.
2
distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people.
debates about the nature of knowledge can seem very rarefied
synonyms:esotericexclusiveselectelevatedlofty
adjective
verb

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1. There is matter so rarified that there might only be one atom per cubic centimeter, or so compressed that its gravitational attraction stops light getting out.

2. In fact, they're better than good Christians because books are the purest, the most rarified extract of the originary goodness of the author: an absolutely unfallen, perfect creation. It's important to understand that clearly something very strange has happened here.

3. ‘The Allusions to a few recent works of sympathetic labor history in this piece are a genuine consolation.’ ‘Now these antique Allusions add a rarified, elegant seasoning to the work.’ ‘This is a new collection which gives background information for over 20,000 phrases and Allusions in English.’

4. In the rarified air of the college rock Cognoscente, this band falls behind perhaps only a few of the best indie bands in swooning acclaim.: I now find myself joining the Cognoscente in the discussion of issues related to the digital delivery of art, especially music, movies and books.: The saying is also inextricably linked to actress Uma Thurman, the Cognoscente of cinematic revenge.