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 polished polished /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/

adjective

  1. () Perfected or made shiny and smooth  ( polished )
    perfected or made shiny and smooth
     His polished prose
    his polished prose
     In a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes
    in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes
     Freshly polished silver
    freshly polished silver
  2. (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth  ( dressed , polished )
    (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
  3. (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed  ( milled , polished )
    (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
     Polished rice
    polished rice
  4. Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience  ( polished , refined , urbane )
    showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
     His polished manner
    his polished manner
     Maintained an urbane tone in his letters
    maintained an urbane tone in his letters