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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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
All three of the forthcoming ocean yachts will accommodate 128 guests in a variety of suites, with plenty of open-air spaces on board and a service style that’s both polished and relaxed.
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Previously, Barcelona items have only been available in various leathers, with polished chrome frames.
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The house’s focal point, a glass-walled courtyard, is seen through the front door, while the three-bedroom layout slowly unfolds once inside, revealing a host of skylights and polished concrete floors throughout.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
All three of the forthcoming ocean yachts will accommodate 128 guests in a variety of suites, with plenty of open-air spaces on board and a service style that’s both polished and relaxed.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Previously, Barcelona items have only been available in various leathers, with polished chrome frames.
—Nick Remsen, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
The house’s focal point, a glass-walled courtyard, is seen through the front door, while the three-bedroom layout slowly unfolds once inside, revealing a host of skylights and polished concrete floors throughout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polished. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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