polished
Pronunciation: [ˈpɒlɪʃt]
Word
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.
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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?
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