polished
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2.1
- adjective
- /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
- A silver tea tray on a polished table held the remains of some delicate sweetbuns.
- polished surface
- highly polished
- polished plate
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Watch on YouTubeYou will see facets that are hand polished to be uneven.
- You will see facets that are hand polished to be uneven.
- They were beautiful, polished marble, white.
- Only half notice Vonage wood, more or less polished brass, silver and ivory.
- It was kind of in between being polished or just completely translucent.
- It's too shiny, it's too polished, it's just wow, Gucci.
- I love the polished brass stand.
- Sugar face polished by fresh with real strawberry seeds.
- So today we officially launch the Light Slacker Polished Gems collection.
Examples
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The polar bear rug on the polished floor was waiting for him.
Academic text (2018) -
I love the polished brass stand.
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And your shoes are always polished.
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In this competitive market, everything has to be as polished as possible.
Academic text (2009) -
The same goes for the frame of the device, which is polished and shiny on the Pro model.
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The walls had been done in bright white and polished to a sheen.
Fiction book (1992) -
The two men stood together, looking down at the polished floor beneath their shined shoes.
Fiction book (1990) -
Like glass, the lake shone in the moonlight, smooth and polished, reflecting the sky and the stars.
Fiction book (1993) -
Her watch has a polished surface that reflects the light beautifully.
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The polished furniture gave the room a sophisticated appearance.
Synonyms
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1.0
Bright and smooth because it reflects light
41
3.2
Shining with a bright, smooth surface like shiny metal
33
1.0
Made and ready to use or sell, often with a smooth surface
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2.6
Having a smooth shiny surface that reflects light like paper or hair
20
3.2
Covered with a thin shiny layer to make a smooth surface
20
4.1
Neatly trimmed and kept to look perfect, like a lawn or nails
13
3.5
Having a smooth shiny surface, often on pottery or tiles
6
6.5
Has a smooth shiny surface after polishing
3
4.2
Having a smooth, hard, shiny surface for protection or decoration
3
4.7
Having a shiny clear layer that protects things like wood or furniture
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4.5
Having shiny, smooth fur or hair that looks healthy
1
7.4
Wood or stone cut and smoothed so its surface is even
1
3.7
Having an even, soft surface with no bumps when you touch it
1
3.9
Having a flat, even surface after ironing or rubbing
1
8.1
Having a smooth shiny surface like polished fabric or paper
Antonyms
Compounds
Wood that has a smooth, shiny surface and is ready for building or making furniture
How Shiny
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Polished comes from the Latin polire, which means 'to make smooth'. Think of rubbing a shoe or a table until it shines, so polished means having a smooth, shiny surface.