polished
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɒlɪʃt//ˈpɑlɪʃt/verb
Definitions
To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
Example: He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.
To refine; remove imperfections from.
Example: The band has polished its performance since the last concert.
To apply shoe polish to shoes.
To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.
Example: Steel polishes well.
adjective
Definitions
Made smooth or shiny by polishing.
Example: polished shoes
Refined, elegant.
Example: a polished performance