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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The end result is more polished, but feels more detached.
From Salon
They've gone for a more polished look - suits, ties, long dresses - but also with a bit of greenery.
From BBC
There’s original polished wood paneling on the ceiling and a stone fireplace.
He's going to make mistakes but doesn't try to be perfect or polished and it was another dominant display by him.
From BBC
Our CX-90’s smallness and fineness continued inside, with the intimate cockpit and cabin wrapped in exquisite Nappa hides, blonde maple wood trim, polished metals and textiles chosen for their home-country narratives.
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