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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Despite its petite frame, this polished crossbody purse is thoughtfully designed.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Give a jeans and T-shirt look a polished finish with a simple black belt and gold buckle, or lean into seasonal hues like a chocolate brown belt paired with a dress.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Tuck this polished sweater — which is designed with a modest neckline and puff short sleeves — into a pair of wide leg trousers with a leather belt and slingback heels.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Downstairs, both bedrooms open onto a winter garden, with the primary suite featuring a polished en suite bath and generous storage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Give a jeans and T-shirt look a polished finish with a simple black belt and gold buckle, or lean into seasonal hues like a chocolate brown belt paired with a dress.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Tuck this polished sweater — which is designed with a modest neckline and puff short sleeves — into a pair of wide leg trousers with a leather belt and slingback heels.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Downstairs, both bedrooms open onto a winter garden, with the primary suite featuring a polished en suite bath and generous storage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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