polished

adjective

pol·ished ˈpä-lisht

Synonyms of polished next

: subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing

a polished surface

polished silver

: characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections

a polished performance/performer

a highly polished piece of writing

somewhat old-fashioned : characterized by elegance and refinement

a polished gentleman

polished society

Examples of polished in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meghan Markle's trick for looking polished in a monochromatic outfit may sound too easy to be true, but the proof is in the pictures. —

Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023 Her 2018 Be the Cowboy was more polished, but still managed to feel like a gut punch. —

Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023 Meghan Markle has an easy formula for looking polished while traveling — and anyone can recreate it. —

Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2023 The brass is polished and uniforms pressed for the Lakewood Ranger Marching Band Festival, which returns Sept. 23 at First Federal Lakewood Stadium. —

John Benson, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023 Franklin has been instrumental in making vast array and variety of artworks in 15 venues look consistently polished and sophisticated. —

Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023 The Courser Unos' leather uppers also feature perforations for added breathability, and welded stitching that has been precisely executed to achieve the sneakers' polished and perfect look while also increasing their durability. —

Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023 The body is made of solid wood for stability and the base features polished white marble for a touch of glam. —

Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023 Offered in sizes up to 6X, the long-sleeve style is made with a mid-weight jersey fabric, complete with beautiful hand draping that will give you a polished look — for work or play — in an instant. —

Tanisha Pina, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2023 See More

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