Meaning & Definition of Polished in English

1. Perfected or made shiny and smooth

• "His polished prose"

• "In a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes"

• "Freshly polished silver"

2. 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"

3. (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed

• "Polished rice"

4. (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth