Polished - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpɑːlɪʃt|
Brit.
|ˈpɒlɪʃt|
adjective
- showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience (syn: refined, urbane)
his polished manner
- (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed (syn: milled)polished rice
- (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth (syn: dressed)Extra examples
A plate of polished iron or steel.
Lightly the polished floor creaked to the sandal again.
The marble is smooth and polished, making a strong contrast with the worn stonework around it.
The silverware had been polished to a high gloss.
Marion polished the table until it shone.
...beneath his suave, polished exterior lay the truculence of a common street thug...
The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse
...according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times...
...polished the metal until it had an even sheen...
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