1
: subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing
a polished surface
polished silver
2
: characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections
a polished performance/performer
a highly polished piece of writing
3
somewhat old-fashioned
: characterized by elegance and refinement
a polished gentleman
polished society
Examples of polished in a Sentence
she could see her face reflected in the polished hood of the car
showing the polished manners of a cosmopolitan woman
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The vishaps’ consistent ties to water sources, their polished surfaces and their precise placement in harsh alpine zones point to a widespread belief system in which water itself was sacred and required such totems of appreciation.
—New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2025
At 62, the world’s eighth richest man is compact, polished, and known among colleagues for his quick temper as well as his visionary leadership.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Super-short styles are still trending, says Dublin, but the polished pixie is having a moment.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polished
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polished. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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