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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOLISHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   polished adjective (SKILLED) A polished person has style and confidence: He's suave, polished, and charming. showing great skill: The dancers gave a polished performance. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Confidence & self-assurance. amour propre.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › polishedPolished Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing. a polished surface. polished silver. 2. : characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections. a polished performance/performer. a highly polished piece of writing. 3.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › polishedPOLISHED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Polished definition: made smooth and glossy. See examples of POLISHED used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › polishedPolished - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOLISHED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (pɒlɪʃt ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] Someone who is polished shows confidence and knows how to behave socially. [approval] He is polished, charming, articulate and an excellent negotiator. Synonyms: elegant, sophisticated, refined, polite More Synonyms of polished. 2. adjective.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › polishedPolished - definition of polished by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpolished adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of polished adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › polishedpolished | meaning of polished in Longman Dictionary of...

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   polished meaning, definition, what is polished: shiny because of being rubbed, usually w...: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLISHED | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    Definition of polished – Learner’s Dictionary. polished. adjective. uk / ˈpɒlɪʃt / us. polished adjective (SHINY) Add to word list Add to word list. clean and shiny after polishing: a polished floor. polished adjective (SKILL) done with skill and style: He gave a highly polished performance.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › polishedpolished - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    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.