polished meaning and definition

POLISHED adjective

Definition of polished (adjective)

1. perfected or made shiny and smooth
   • "his polished prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes"; "freshly polished silver"
   • antonym: unpolished
2. showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
   • "his polished manner"; "maintained an urbane tone in his letters"
   • synonyms: refined, svelte, urbane
3. (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
   • "polished rice"
   • synonyms: milled
4. (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
   • synonyms: dressed