polished
/ˈpɒlɪʃt/verb
To rub, clean, or grind a surface until it becomes smooth and shiny.
Example sentences
- “She polished the silverware before the dinner party.”
- “He polished his boots until he could see his reflection in them.”
As an adjective it is high praise for performances and writing: a polished speech is skillful and refined, nothing rough left in it.