polished
/ˈpɑlɪʃt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Made smooth or shiny by polishing.
Adjective
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Refined, elegant.
Adjective
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.