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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.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.

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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.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.

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.oed.com › dictionary › polished_adjpolished, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   The earliest known use of the adjective polished is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for polished is from before 1382, in Bible (Wycliffite, early version) . polished is formed within English, by derivation.

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

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   POLISHED meaning: 1. clean and shiny after polishing: 2. done with skill and style: . Learn more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › polishedPolished Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    POLISHED meaning: 1 : made smooth and shiny by polishing; 2 : very impressive or skillful.

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