word
Polished
PAH-lihsht
/ˈpɑːlɪʃt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
polished
Dictionary meaning
(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth.
Examples
- The writer was admired for their polished prose.
- Polished rice.
Synonyms: dressed
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