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polish

noun verb

the property of being smooth and shiny

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
H
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpəʊlɪʃ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the property of being smooth and shiny

noun

  1. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

    “they performed with great polish”

noun

  1. a preparation used in polishing

verb

  1. bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

    “polish your social manners”

verb

  1. improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

    “refine one's style of writing”

verb

  1. make (a surface) shine

    “shine the silver, please”

In context

Example Sentences

they performed with great polish
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
{'source': 'Joseph Conrad', 'text': 'almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art'}
polish your social manners
refine one's style of writing
shine the silver, please
polish my shoes

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