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polished

UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃt/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃt/

Translations

polishedadjective
more polished
Comp.
most polished
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃt/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃt/
poliSe dit d’une surface lisse et brillante.
The polished marble floors gleamed under the bright lights.
Les sols en marbre polis brillaient sous les lumières vives.
raffinéSe dit d’une manière, d’un style ou d’une présentation élégants et maîtrisés.
She delivered a polished presentation that impressed the entire board.
Elle a fait une présentation raffinée qui a impressionné tout le conseil.
Additional translations
sophistiquéSe dit d’un style ou d’un comportement très élégant et travaillé.
au pointSe dit d’une prestation ou d’une exécution perfectionnée par l’entraînement.
Synonyms
shiny
glossy
refined
smooth
elegant
sophisticated
cultivated
finished
Antonyms
unpolished
rough
coarse
polishverb

polished

Past Simple

polished
Past Simple
polished
Past Participle
polishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/
She polished the silverware until it gleamed.
Elle a poli l’argenterie jusqu’à ce qu’elle brille.
polirAu sens figuré, pour améliorer ou mettre au point un texte, une présentation, une compétence, etc.
He spent the afternoon polishing his presentation.
Il a passé l’après-midi à polir sa présentation.
Synonyms
shine
buff
burnish
wax
rub
scour
smooth
gloss
brighten
furbish
hone
refine
perfect
spruce up
touch up
finish
sharpen

Definitions

polishedadjective
Having a smooth, shiny surface or finish.
The polished marble floors gleamed under the bright lights.
Refined, sophisticated, or elegant in manner or appearance.
She delivered a polished presentation that impressed the entire board.
Perfected or made flawless through practice or effort.
His polished performance on the piano was the result of years of dedicated practice.
polishverb
To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.
She polished the silverware until it gleamed.
To refine or improve something so that it is more elegant or effective.
He spent the afternoon polishing his presentation.
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