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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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
The protagonist rises to the challenge with a polished piece of piloting and successfully links up with his objective.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Their joggers, tops, and shorts offer a relaxed fit while maintaining a polished look—ideal for everything from yoga to post-workout coffee runs.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While Diamond may merely exist on social media, Sewell has created a polished backstory through a series of skits.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
The protagonist rises to the challenge with a polished piece of piloting and successfully links up with his objective.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Their joggers, tops, and shorts offer a relaxed fit while maintaining a polished look—ideal for everything from yoga to post-workout coffee runs.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
While Diamond may merely exist on social media, Sewell has created a polished backstory through a series of skits.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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