polish meaning and definition

POLISH noun

Definition of polish (noun)

1. the property of being smooth and shiny
   • synonyms: burnish, gloss, glossiness
2. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
   • "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
   • synonyms: cultivation, culture, finish, refinement
3. a preparation used in polishing
4. the Slavic language of Poland

POLISH verb

Definition of polish (verb)

1. make (a surface) shine
   • "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
   • synonyms: shine, smooth, smoothen
2. improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
   • "refine one's style of writing"
   • synonyms: down, fine-tune, refine
3. bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
   • "polish your social manners"
   • synonyms: brush up, polish up, round, round off

POLISH adjective

Definition of Polish (adjective)

1. of or relating to Poland or its people or culture
   • "Polish sausage"