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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Her hair is often a massive tangle of black curls, her nails are expertly polished, her huge brown eyes peer out from spidery lashes, and her skin is cocoa-butter smooth.
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Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Julianne Moore’s outfit is a reminder that looking polished doesn’t have to mean overthinking it.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Viewers expecting the pristine aesthetic and movement of the works of outfits like Laika or Aardman might find the animation here less fluid and the production design slightly less polished.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Julianne Moore’s outfit is a reminder that looking polished doesn’t have to mean overthinking it.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Viewers expecting the pristine aesthetic and movement of the works of outfits like Laika or Aardman might find the animation here less fluid and the production design slightly less polished.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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