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
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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At Fiore in East Kensington, the morning menu features Italian pastries and polished breakfast sandwiches.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Concrete or Polished Cement Concrete and polished cement floors come in a wide range of tones and finishes.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Think of minimalist tailoring paired with an oversized button-down for a relaxed yet polished look at the office.
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Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
These palazzo pants combine the best parts of pajamas and polished trousers—they’re comfy as all get out, but supremely easy to style into something sophisticated.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Concrete or Polished Cement Concrete and polished cement floors come in a wide range of tones and finishes.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Think of minimalist tailoring paired with an oversized button-down for a relaxed yet polished look at the office.
—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
These palazzo pants combine the best parts of pajamas and polished trousers—they’re comfy as all get out, but supremely easy to style into something sophisticated.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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