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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Just two years earlier, Metz had barely known how to use a computer, but now, her pink-polished fingernails moved easy across the keys. — Casey Parks, USA Today, "'You don't know what you did for me': Released from prison by Obama, now on the dean's list," 8 July 2019 Gilbert and Washington showed remarkable agility and polished route running during 1-on-1 drills and 7on7 action at The Opening Finals, posing matchup problems by being too big for defensive backs and too quick for most linebackers. — Josh Bean | Jbean@al.com, al.com, "Could 5-star twin towers play together at Alabama or Auburn?," 8 July 2019 The christening look did come from a designer the duchess has incorporated into her royal wardrobe, however: Early reports from the ceremony said that Markle's polished dress was designed by Dior. — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, "Meghan Markle Wore a Gorgeous Dior Dress for Baby Archie's Christening," 6 July 2019 It is composed of 168 highly polished stainless steel plates and has become one of the city’s top tourist draws. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Seven charged after The Bean in Millennium Park defaced with graffiti," 4 July 2019 The Iranian official is a polished diplomat who speaks fluent English and frequently relies on a disarming sense of humor. — Michael R. Gordon, WSJ, "U.S. Sanctions Threat Still Looms Over Iran’s Top Diplomat," 29 June 2019 Tone down the bright LED colors and you're left with a polished-looking, comfortable, and roomy interior. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Go big and go home: The BMW X7 reviewed," 28 June 2019 The gradient texture mimics your natural nail color for a look that's subtle and polished. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "25 Homecoming Nail Ideas That'll Help You Stand Out," 25 June 2019 The young Lincoln, like the speaker in Freedom of Speech, was not a polished speaker but moved by strong, deeply held feeling. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "A Closer Look at Rockwell’s Four Freedoms," 22 June 2019

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