English dictionary
polished
adjectivePronunciation
ˈpɑlɪʃt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
adjective
- perfected or made shiny and smooth
adjective
- (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
adjective
- showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
Example sentences
his polished prose
in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes
freshly polished silver
polished rice
his polished manner
maintained an urbane tone in his letters