Something that is polished shows great skill: a polished performance (Definition of polished from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The meaning of POLISHED is subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing. How to use polished in a sentence.

If you describe a performance, ability, or skill as polished, you mean that it is of a very high standard.

Define polished. polished synonyms, polished pronunciation, polished translation, English dictionary definition of polished. adj. 1. a. Made shiny and smooth by rubbing or chemical action. b. Naturally …

Dec 21, 2025 · polished (comparative more polished, superlative most polished) Made smooth or shiny by polishing. quotations polished shoes

Polishing is the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface by rubbing it or by applying a chemical treatment, leaving a clean surface with a significant specular reflection (still limited by the index of …

Definition of polished adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.