polished

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adjective

pol·​ished ˈpä-lisht How to pronounce polished (audio)
Synonyms of polished
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
somewhat old-fashioned : characterized by elegance and refinement
a polished gentleman
polished society

polished

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past tense and past participle of polish entry 1

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Adjective she could see her face reflected in the polished hood of the car showing the polished manners of a cosmopolitan woman
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The story centers on a transfer student’s enigmatic bond with a teacher, as a string of unexplained, supernatural incidents cracks the school’s polished facade. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 The interior swims in faded blues, mint greens and powdery neutrals with neoclassical moldings, offset by black lacquer, frosted glass, mosaics and polished metal. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Kallmeyer’s Elaiza and Staud’s Freda are more polished standouts, while Chloé’s ruffled number provides a bit of whimsy with a softer palette. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 An upholstered bed from Pepper Home can instantly make a bedroom feel warmer, more polished, and considerably more inviting after a long day. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for polished

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Etymology

Adjective

Middle English polisshed, from past participle of polisshen to polish

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of polished was in the 14th century

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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polished. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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