Polished
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polished is an adjective meaning Made smooth or shiny by polishing.
Meaning
Made smooth or shiny by polishing.
More Meanings
- Refined, elegant.
- simple past and past participle of polish
Example Sentences
polished shoes
a polished performance
At 62, the world’s eighth richest man [Jensen Huang] is compact, polished, and known among colleagues for his quick temper as well as his visionary leadership.
"What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society."
Synonyms for polished
Depending on context, synonyms include lustrous, refined, bright, svelte, sophisticated, burnished.
Antonyms for polished
Common opposites include unpolished.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burnished, milled, dressed, shining, lustrous, shiny.
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