Meaning & use

polished

adjective·Academic

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.

Words with a similar meaning

refinedsleekglossy

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