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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In order, what parts of speech are the words in all capital letters? Alisa was VERY tired, SO she decided to go to bed.
Origin of polished
OTHER WORDS FROM polished
un·pol·ished, adjectivewell-pol·ished, adjectiveWords nearby polished
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British Dictionary definitions for unpolished
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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