polished
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2.1
- adjective
- /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
:
pulido
- A silver tea tray on a polished table held the remains of some delicate sweetbuns.
- polished surface
- highly polished
- polished plate
You 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
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2.6
Having a smooth shiny surface that reflects light like paper or hair
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4.1
Neatly trimmed and kept to look perfect, like a lawn or nails
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6.5
Has a smooth shiny surface after polishing
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4.2
Having a smooth, hard, shiny surface for protection or decoration
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1.0
Made and ready to use or sell, often with a smooth surface
Shining with a bright, smooth surface like shiny metal
Having a smooth shiny surface like polished fabric or paper
Having a smooth shiny surface, often on pottery or tiles
Having a shiny clear layer that protects things like wood or furniture
Covered with a thin shiny layer to make a smooth surface
Having shiny, smooth fur or hair that looks healthy
Having a flat, even surface after ironing or rubbing
Having an even, soft surface with no bumps when you touch it
Wood or stone cut and smoothed so its surface is even
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.