Definitions for polished

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polished pol·ished

Spelling: [pol-isht]

IPA: /ˈpɒl ɪʃt/

Polished is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 382 anagrams from letters in polished (dehilops).

Definitions for polished

noun

1. a substance used to give smoothness or gloss:
2. the act of polishing.
3. state of being polished.
4. smoothness and gloss of surface.
5. superiority of manner or execution; refinement; elegance:

adjective

1. made smooth and glossy:
2. naturally smooth and glossy:
3. refined, cultured, or elegant:
4. flawless; skillful; excellent:

Verb phrases

1. polish off, Informal. to finish or dispose of quickly: to subdue or get rid of someone:
2. polish up, to improve; refine:

verb (used with object)

1. to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction:
2. to render finished, refined, or elegant:

verb (used without object)

1. to become smooth and glossy through polishing:
2. Archaic. to become refined or elegant.

Origin of polished

First recorded in 1325-75, polished is from the Middle English word polist. See polish, -ed²

Examples for polished

Inside, patrons can sip on bespoke whisky and coffee while getting that buffed and polished look.

Suddenly she dropped the brush; it rattled and spun on the polished floor.

When I had polished them off, Anthony shook his green-turbaned head.

He had come to the school "a little savage," so the polished French boys declared.

Coursing beneath the polished surface of the love poems is something deep, dark, and defiant.

The DVD was accompanied by a personalized basketball jersey and a piece of polished amber.

The polished duke was more inexorable than the stern hidalgo.

Tallinn feels palpably Scandinavian with its polished old-town brick, seaside positioning and glut of cool cafes.

I would say our girls, if you met any of them, I mean they are polished and poised and strong.

All the villains and other unnecessary people would be polished off.