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(adjective) perfected or made shiny and smooth; "his polished prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes"; "freshly polished silver" |
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Antonyms: unpolished |
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(satellite adjective) 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" |
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Synonyms: refined, svelte, urbane |
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(satellite adjective) (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth |
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Synonyms: dressed |
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(satellite adjective) (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed; "polished rice" |
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Synonyms: milled |
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