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polished

po·lis·hed

UK/ˈpɒlɪʃt/ US/ˈpɑlɪʃt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

  • “his polished prose”
  • “in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes”
  • “freshly polished silver”
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2.

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

  • “his polished manner”
  • “maintained an urbane tone in his letters”
3.

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

  • “polished rice”
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4.

(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

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Phrases

  • polished rice

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