polished
Translation
polished, refined, accomplished
Examples
Her shoes were always polished.
Her shoes were always polished.
He gave a very polished performance.
He gave a very polished performance.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an adjective describing a noun. The table has a polished surface.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shiny, glossy, refined, sophisticated; Antonyms: dull, rough, unrefined
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to polish', from Latin 'polire' meaning 'to smooth'.
Memory Tips
Think of polishing a stone until it's perfectly smooth and shiny. A 'polished' performance is similarly smooth and flawless.