LookItUppolished
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ · UK /ˈpɒlɪʃt/
polished means: Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or cleaning.
adjective
SMOOTH AND SHINYB1
Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or cleaning.
- His shoes were polished.
- The polished wooden floor reflected the light.
- She placed the cups on a polished silver tray.
SKILLED AND ELEGANTC1
Showing skill, care, and confidence, with few mistakes or rough details.
- She gave a polished speech.
- His polished manners impressed the guests.
- The band sounded more polished after weeks of practice.
Questions about polished
What does polished mean?
Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or cleaning.
What is polished in other languages?
Türkçe: cilalı · Español: pulido · Français: poli · Deutsch: poliert · Italiano: lucidato · 日本語: 磨かれた
How do you pronounce polished?
In American English /ˈpɑlɪʃt/; in British English /ˈpɒlɪʃt/.
How do you use polished in a sentence?
His shoes were polished. The polished wooden floor reflected the light.
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