English · Word Candidate

polished

/ˈpɑlɪʃt/

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Meaning · English

Made smooth or shiny by polishing.

Adjective

polished shoes

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Refined, elegant.

Adjective

a polished performance

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “polished” mean?

Made smooth or shiny by polishing.

Is “polished” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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