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Definition polished in American English

polished adjective

adjective
/ˈpɑlɪʃt/
1

clean and shiny because of being rubbed, usually with a chemical substance

Example

His newly polished shoes gleamed.

Example

a gravestone in black polished marble

Example

a highly polished wooden floor

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2

of very high quality

Example

a polished performance

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3

confident and skillful at doing something

Example

a polished performer/speaker

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Definition polished in American English