Meaning & use
polished
Made smooth and shiny by rubbing, or refined and skillful through practice and effort.
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The polished floor gleamed under the bright lights of the ballroom.
Her polished presentation impressed the board members after weeks of careful rehearsal.
A note on using this word
Polished can describe a literal shine on a surface or a figurative smoothness in performance, manners, or style.
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