polished

[pol-isht]

adjective

1. made smooth and glossy.

   a figurine of polished mahogany.

2. naturally smooth and glossy.

   polished pebbles on the beach.

3. refined, cultured, or elegant.

   a polished manner.

4. flawless; skillful; excellent.

   a polished conversationalist.

polished

/ ˈpɒlɪʃt /

adjective

1. accomplished

   a polished actor

2. impeccably or professionally done

   a polished performance

3. (of rice) having had the outer husk removed by milling

Other Word Forms

• unpolished adjective
• well-polished adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of polished¹

First recorded in 1325–75, polished is from the Middle English word polist. See polish, -ed ²

Example Sentences

The centre's player-of-the-match performance showed off his polished all-round game, with his fast feet, deft boot and soft hands playing key roles in England's three tries.

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The mood at the car wash had once been lighthearted, with employees joking as they sprayed down cars and polished windows.

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This could mean no strain in the vocals, and overly polished production, according to Tony Rigg, music industry advisor and lecturer in music industry management at the University of Lancashire.

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Her deep brown skin looks smooth and polished.

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The elegant carriage was the same midnight shade as the horses, so richly polished it gleamed in the sun.

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