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Meaning of polished

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

polished

Pronunciation:/ˈpɒlɪʃt//ˈpɑlɪʃt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

    Example: He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.

  2. To refine; remove imperfections from.

    Example: The band has polished its performance since the last concert.

  3. To apply shoe polish to shoes.

  4. To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.

    Example: Steel polishes well.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Made smooth or shiny by polishing.

    Example: polished shoes

  2. Refined, elegant.

    Example: a polished performance