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polished

/ˈpɑlɪʃt/ adjective

In Latin: polītus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about polished at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Perfected or made shiny and smooth.
    his polished prose
  2. Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience.
    his polished manner
  3. (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed.
    polished rice