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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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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While there was plenty of crime to be found in the city’s most polished neighborhoods, Marlowe’s shabby Hollywood office was the home to honesty and integrity.
—Rafaela Bassili, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The following week, an employee might join to discuss how to look polished without trying too hard for a PTA meeting.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
While there was plenty of crime to be found in the city’s most polished neighborhoods, Marlowe’s shabby Hollywood office was the home to honesty and integrity.
—Rafaela Bassili, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Detective Dotson was originally scheduled to release in late 2024, but the latest push should ensure that players are getting a polished experience.
—Rahul Majumdar, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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