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POLISHED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Polished.

How to pronounce polished:

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Polished - as an adjective

Perfected or made shiny and smooth

Example: "His polished prose"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpolished16

Polished - as an adjective satellite

Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

Example: "His polished manner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refined11urbane8

(of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed

Example: "Polished rice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
milled9

(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dressed9

Polished - as a verb

To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

Example: "He polished up the chrome until it gleamed."

To refine; remove imperfections from.

Example: "The band has polished its performance since the last concert."

To apply shoe polish to shoes.

To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.

Example: "Steel polishes well."

To refine; to wear off the rudeness, coarseness, or rusticity of; to make elegant and polite.

Example Sentences

"His shoes were perfectly polished."
"She was wearing a polished silver necklace."
"The table was made of polished wood."
"Their performance was highly polished and well-rehearsed."
"He had a polished manner of speaking."
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Word Game Points

Is POLISHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, polished is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POLISHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is POLISHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, polished is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POLISHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is POLISHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, polished is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POLISHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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