polished

adjective
UK: /ˈpɒlɪʃt/
US: /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/

  1. Having a smooth and shiny surface because of being rubbed.

    1. The polished table reflected the light.
    2. She admired the highly polished wooden floor in the old house.

  2. Refined, elegant, and showing great skill.

    1. He gave a polished performance.
    2. The polished diplomat handled the delicate situation with grace and tact.

Synonyms

elegant glossy shiny smooth refined
polished verb

  1. To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

    1. I polished my shoes before the interview.
    2. She carefully polished the silver until it gleamed.

  2. To improve something to a high standard.

    1. He polished his speech before the presentation.
    2. The team worked hard to polish their performance before the big game.
polished adverb

  1. Having been made smooth and shiny.

    1. The polished surface felt cool to the touch.
    2. She ran her hand over the polished stone, admiring its texture.

  2. Made perfect or brought to a highly refined state.

    1. The polished final draft impressed the editor.
    2. His polished manners made him a favorite among the social elite.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "polished" in English means: Having a smooth and shiny surface because of being rubbed., Refined, elegant, and showing great skill..

The phonetic transcription of "polished" is /ˈpɒlɪʃt/ in British English and /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "polished": elegant, glossy, shiny, smooth, refined.

Example usage of "polished": "The polished table reflected the light.". More examples on the page.