ˈpälisht, -lēsht adjective
Etymology: Middle English polisshed, from past participle of polisshen to polish
1.
a. : subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by a mechanical process and usually by friction
polished plate glass
polished granite
b.
(1) : naturally smooth and shining
her polished cheekbones stood out with a porcelain firmness and finish — Elizabeth Pollet
(2) : having a smooth and glossy surface produced by or as if by polishing
trousers of well polished … homespun — John Buchan
the young man's hair was polished
reflections … in that shining, polished , shimmering expanse — Marjory S. Douglas
2. : marked by cultivation and urbanity : characterized by elegance and refinement
the growth of polished society — C.H.Grandgent
the easy culture of a polished man of rank — J.A.Froude
graces in the demeanor of a polished and noble person — R.W.Emerson
3. : having, brought to, or characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections (as of interpretation, construction, or performance)
highly polished piece of writing — B.C.L.Keelan
polished French
his polished , luminous, and animated eloquence — T.B.Macaulay
the most polished actress whom this century has known — E.H.Collis