1
: subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing
a polished surface
polished silver
2
: characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections
a polished performance/performer
a highly polished piece of writing
3
somewhat old-fashioned
: characterized by elegance and refinement
a polished gentleman
polished society
Examples of polished in a Sentence
she could see her face reflected in the polished hood of the car
showing the polished manners of a cosmopolitan woman
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Authentic and relatable videos often perform better than highly polished productions.
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Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The effortless and beachy hairstyle has taken a back seat in recent years to more polished styles like sleek bobs, liquid hair, and voluminous blowouts.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Nanette Nanette Lepore Freedom Stretch Pants These straight-leg pants are at once casual and polished, thanks to a tab fly, buttoned back welt pockets, and hems that hit right above the ankles on most people.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The only decor is floor-to-ceiling mirrors, which produce a mesmerizing infinity effect, polished marble tiles nodding to the clothes’ Made in Italy bona fides, and a magazine display.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The effortless and beachy hairstyle has taken a back seat in recent years to more polished styles like sleek bobs, liquid hair, and voluminous blowouts.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Nanette Nanette Lepore Freedom Stretch Pants These straight-leg pants are at once casual and polished, thanks to a tab fly, buttoned back welt pockets, and hems that hit right above the ankles on most people.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The only decor is floor-to-ceiling mirrors, which produce a mesmerizing infinity effect, polished marble tiles nodding to the clothes’ Made in Italy bona fides, and a magazine display.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polished
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polished. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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