polished
[ pol-isht ]
/ ˈpɒl ɪʃt /
adjective
made smooth and glossy: a figurine of polished mahogany.
naturally smooth and glossy: polished pebbles on the beach.
refined, cultured, or elegant: a polished manner.
flawless; skillful; excellent: a polished conversationalist.
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British Dictionary definitions for polished
polished
/ (ˈpɒlɪʃt) /
adjective
accomplisheda polished actor
impeccably or professionally donea polished performance
(of rice) having had the outer husk removed by milling
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