Synonyms for

Polished

Verb / ˈpɑ:lɪʃt / Another word for polished — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having been rubbed and made smooth or shiny

Synonyms & similar words

shine refined polishup svelte polish brushup smoothen round refine finetune urbane dressed smooth milled roundoff unpolished down shiny gleaming smooth refined elegant sleek graceful well-groomed well-dressed smart cultured urbane sophisticated suave charming courteous polite respectful civil well-mannered

Synonyms by register

Formal

refined sophisticated elegant cultivated

Informal

slick smooth classy sharp

Literary

burnished gleaming lustrous

Antonyms

rough unrefined crude unfinished raw unpolished dull

Common collocations

  • polished surface
  • polished manners
  • polished performance
  • polished stone
  • highly polished
  • well-polished
  • polished wood

Word family

noun polish
verb polish
adjective polished
adverb politely

Usage note

Can refer to a smooth, shiny surface or to refined behavior and skills. The adverb 'politely' is related but has a different meaning, referring to good manners.

Example sentences

  1. The polished marble floors were so shiny, you could see your reflection in them.
  2. The polished car looked brand new.
  3. The polished wood table was smooth to the touch.
  4. The polished shoes were perfect for the job interview.
  5. The polished apple was delicious.

Quotes

  • "I'm not polished, I'm not eloquent, I'm not media-savvy. I'm just a fighter," - Bernie Sanders
  • "I'm not the most polished speaker of all time," - Barack Obama
  • "I'm not polished; I'm not rehearsed," - Lizzo

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