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   polished

   /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

   adjective

   • 1. shiny as a result of being rubbed: "a polished mahogany table" Similar shinyshiningbrightglossygleaminglustroussmoothlevelglassyslipperywaxedbuffedburnishedsandedgroundvarnishedglazedlacqueredenamelledjapannedshellackedarchaic:furbishedOpposite dulltarnishedrough
   • ▪ accomplished and skilful: "his polished performance in the film" Similar expertaccomplishedmasterlymasterfulskilfulskilledcleverproficientadeptdeftadroitdexterousimpeccableflawlessfaultlessperfectconsummateexquisiteoutstandingexcellentsuperbsuperlativeremarkablefirst-ratefinetalentedgiftedinformal:acestellarclassOpposite inexpert
   • ▪ refined, sophisticated, or elegant: "he was polished and charming" Similar refinedcultivatedcivilizedcivilwell bredpolitecourteouswell manneredgenteeldecorousproperrespectablecourtlyurbanesuavesophisticatedseemlyOpposite gaucheill-bred
   • ▪ (of rice) having had the outer husk removed during milling.

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   What do you mean by polished?

   • 1. a. Made shiny and smooth by rubbing or chemical action. b. Naturally shiny and smooth. 2. Having the husk or outer layers removed. Used of grains of rice. 3. a. Refined or sophisticated: polished manners. b. Having no imperfections or errors; well-executed; flawless: gave a polished presentation to the board.

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   What is a polished performance?

   • shiny as a result of polishing confident, impressive and/or showing a lot of skill synonym fine She gave a polished performance on the piano. Definition of polished adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   How do you know if a person is polished?

   • For an object to be polished, someone has to polish it, rubbing and buffing until it shines. You can also have a figuratively polished version of your essay that's been spruced up through careful editing. If a person is polished, they're graceful or accomplished: "Her polished style of speaking was almost intimidating!"

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   Polished means having been polished, showing great skill, or being polite and stylish. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its synonyms and antonyms.

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     POLISHED meaning: 1. having been polished: 2. A polished...

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   Learn the meaning of polished as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Polished can mean smooth and glossy, refined and elegant, or free from imperfections.

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   Something that's polished has been perfected — either by being rubbed until it's shiny or practiced until it appears skilled and elegant. A polished diamond is bright, with a smooth, shining surface that reflects light.

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   Learn the meaning of polished as an adjective to describe someone or something that is confident, elegant, refined, or flawless. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and translations of polished in different languages.

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   Polished means made smooth and glossy, naturally smooth and glossy, refined, cultured, or elegant, or flawless and skillful. See examples of polished used in sentences and learn its origin and synonyms.

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   Polished means made shiny and smooth by rubbing or chemical action, or having refined or sophisticated manners or skills. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of polished in different contexts.

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