polished
/ˈpɒlɪʃt/adjective
Smooth, skillful, and refined, showing a lot of practice and care.
Example sentences
- “The band gave a polished performance despite the rain.”
- “Her final draft was far more polished than the first.”
- “He's a polished speaker who never seems nervous.”
Common with performance, speech, writing, and manners. Literally, a polished floor or shoe has been rubbed until it shines.