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Definition of 'polished'

See also: polish 

Adjective

  1. perfected or made shiny and smooth; "his polished prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes"; "freshly polished silver"
       Antonyms: 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


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