polished

adjective

pol·ished | \ ˈpä-lisht

Definition of polished

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

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Examples of polished in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Available in white and black, the Superga shoes have a lace-up design and a leather upper, giving them a polished look. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 14 Apr. 2022 Black and gold accents juxtapose the pink to create a polished, feminine look. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2022 With a few fetching friends in tow, Hadid hunkers down on easy street in a graphic hoodie and pants, her Chanel bag transforming the otherwise casual set into an intentional, polished daytime look. — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2022 The barn is crafted with high-quality materials resulting in a very polished, sleek look. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2022 Additionally, the bag has a leather bottom for a polished look that also adds to its durability. — Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2022 In fact, some of the royals with the most coveted personal styles—Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle—are well known for making denim look polished and timeless. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Apr. 2022 For the evening out, Zendaya looked as polished as ever in a gray suit from Fear of God, which included an oversized blazer and tailored pants. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 21 Apr. 2022 These series, unlike the sweeps specials and cheapo docudramas of old, are generally well polished. — New York Times, 12 Apr. 2022 See More

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