polished

UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃt/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃt/
polishedadjective
more polished
Comp.
most polished
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃt/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃt/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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

polished

Past Simple

polished
Past Simple
polished
Past Participle
polishing
ing-form
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
polishnoun
Definitions
The act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.
The polish of the silverware took several hours but was worth the effort.
A substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface when rubbed in.
She applied a coat of polish to the wooden table to make it gleam.
The quality of being elegant and refined in appearance or behavior.
The diplomat's polish and charm were evident in every interaction.