/pol"isht/ , adj.
1. made smooth and glossy: a figurine of polished mahogany.
2. naturally smooth and glossy: polished pebbles on the beach.
3. refined, cultured, or elegant: a polished manner.
4. flawless; skillful; excellent: a polished conversationalist.
[ 1325-75; ME polist. See POLISH, -ED 2 ]