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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The combination of earthy tones with textured materials adds a refined layer to the rooms, where two types of flooring—wide-plank oak and ground and polished concrete—anchor different spaces.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
An easy trick for a look that won’t make your feet ache and still appear polished enough for a nicer dinner?
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Though Roan is a total force on stage, polished and magnetic while trouncing around a set made to look like an illustrated fairytale castle, the show is not without her signature frankness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
Its cuffed puff sleeves, mock neckline, and pleated front give it a polished, sleek look that suits Mondays in the office or Friday nights out.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
An easy trick for a look that won’t make your feet ache and still appear polished enough for a nicer dinner?
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Though Roan is a total force on stage, polished and magnetic while trouncing around a set made to look like an illustrated fairytale castle, the show is not without her signature frankness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
Its cuffed puff sleeves, mock neckline, and pleated front give it a polished, sleek look that suits Mondays in the office or Friday nights out.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2025.
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