polished
Americanadjective
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made smooth and glossy.
a figurine of polished mahogany.
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naturally smooth and glossy.
polished pebbles on the beach.
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refined, cultured, or elegant.
a polished manner.
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flawless; skillful; excellent.
a polished conversationalist.
adjective
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accomplished
a polished actor
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impeccably or professionally done
a polished performance
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(of rice) having had the outer husk removed by milling
Other Word Forms
- unpolished adjective
- well-polished adjective
Etymology
Origin of polished
First recorded in 1325–75, polished is from the Middle English word polist. See polish, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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My aunt turns down the burner and motions for us to sit at the polished wooden table.
From Literature
It was a good stick: straight and thick and so smooth it might have been polished, except for one little pointed bump in the middle.
From Literature
Now he has grown into that slightly quirky style - it isn't polished, and I don't want it to be.
From BBC
Rather than polished promotional posts, it is behind the scenes videos such as gig clips and day-in-the-life content that have done well for her.
From BBC
Light streams in through almost panoramic windows onto pale leather seats and polished wood veneer.
From BBC
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