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polished
[pol-isht]
adjective
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.
polished
/ ˈɒɪʃ /
adjective
accomplished
a polished actor
impeccably or professionally done
a polished performance
(of rice) having had the outer husk removed by milling
Other Word Forms
- unpolished adjective
- well-polished adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Sir David's polished image has, on occasion, been tarnished by scandal - in 2003, he faced accusations of an extra-marital affair with his former personal assistant Rebecca Loos.
And there is no evidence to show what we might call the Angels Way — drafting polished college stars capable of getting to the majors in a hurry — is a way to win.
South Africa had been polished off in the space of an hour as Cummins became the eighth Australian bowler to reach the milestone of 300 Test wickets.
Charlotte is always tightly seamed and belted, while Lisa, a filmmaker, wears bright colors and straddles the line between adventurous pop art flair and polished affluence.
Whether you choose the mini bucket bag or the Aimée bag, each piece blends charming crochet with polished leather and enameled metal accents — because just like any great summer fling, opposites attract.
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