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polished

Pronunciation: [ˈpɒlɪʃt]

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Learn how to use polished in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) When something looks shiny and neat because it has been cleaned or treated. For example, if you polish your shoes, they will look bright and clean.

Example

Her polished nails sparkled in the sunlight.

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The scratched table looked dull and unpolished.

Example

Do you think the polished surface makes the furniture look better?

Context: “improvement”

(verb) To make something better, smoother, or more refined, like practicing a skill or improving an idea. If you polish your writing, it means you’re making it clearer and nicer.

Example

She polished her speech until it was just perfect.

Example

He didn't have enough time to polish his project before the presentation.

Example

How can we polish this report to make it more professional?

How to pronounce polished

Pronunciation: [ˈpɒlɪʃt]

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