polished

Describes something that has been made smooth and shiny by rubbing, or a person's skills, manners, or performance that are refined, elegant, and highly accomplished.

ruОписывает что-то, что было сделано гладким и блестящим путём трения, или навыки, манеры или выступление человека, которые являются утончёнными, элегантными и высокопрофессиональными.esDescribe algo que ha sido alisado y brillante mediante fricción, o las habilidades, modales o actuación de una persona que son refinados, elegantes y muy profesionales.frQualifie quelque chose qui a été rendu lisse et brillant par frottement, ou des compétences, des manières ou une performance qui sont raffinées, élégantes et très professionnelles.deBeschreibt etwas, das durch Reiben glatt und glänzend gemacht wurde, oder Fähigkeiten, Umgangsformen oder eine Darbietung einer Person, die verfeinert, elegant und hochprofessionell sind.ptDescreve algo que foi tornado liso e brilhante por atrito, ou as habilidades, maneiras ou desempenho de uma pessoa que são refinados, elegantes e altamente profissionais.zh指物体表面经过摩擦等处理而变得光滑发亮；也形容人的技能、举止或表现优雅、精致、专业。arيُطلق على شيء جُعل أملس ولامعًا بالدلك أو الصقل، أو على مهارات الشخص وأسلوبه وأدائه حين تكون راقية وأنيقة وعالية الاحتراف.

1. Shiny and smooth A2 formal

   Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical action.

   • The polished silverware gleamed on the table.
   • He wore a pair of polished leather shoes.
   • The marble floor was highly polished.

   ruОтполированныйespulidofrPoli (rendu lisse et brillant)dePoliertptPolidozh抛光的arمَصْقُول

   Synonyme: burnishedgleamingglossylustroussatinyshinysleeksmooth

   Antonyme: coarsedullmatteroughunevenunpolished

2. Refined and elegant B2 formal

   Showing a high level of skill, sophistication, or good manners.

   • She gave a polished performance on stage.
   • His polished manners impressed everyone at the dinner.
   • The article is a polished piece of writing.

   ruОтточенныйesPulido, refinado y elegantefrraffiné et élégantdeGeschliffen und elegantptRefinado e elegantezh优雅精致的arمُهَذَّب

   Synonyme: accomplishedculturedelegantfinishedgracefulrefinedsophisticatedstylishsuaveurbane

   Antonyme: coarsecrudeinelegantroughunrefined

3. Completed and perfected B2 informal

   Having been improved or refined to a high standard.

   • The final draft of the report is polished and ready.
   • After several revisions, the design looks polished.
   • Her presentation was polished and professional.

   ruОтшлифованныйespulido, perfeccionadofrsoigné, raffiné, peaufinédeAusgefeiltptPolidozh精炼的arمُتقَن

   Synonyme: accomplishedconsummateexquisitefinishedflawlessimpeccableperfectedrefinedsleeksophisticated

   Antonyme: cruderoughunpolishedunrefined

• more polished comparative form
• most polished superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing, or improving and refining something to a high standard.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приданию чему-либо гладкости и блеска путём трения, или улучшения и доведения чего-либо до высокого стандарта.esVerbo que se usa para designar la acción de alisar y dar brillo a algo frotándolo, o de mejorar y perfeccionar algo hasta alcanzar un alto nivel.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose lisse et brillant par frottement, ou d'améliorer et de perfectionner quelque chose pour atteindre un haut niveau.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas durch Reiben glatt und glänzend zu machen oder etwas zu verbessern und auf einen hohen Standard zu bringen.ptVerbo usado para designar a ação de dar brilho e lisura a algo por meio de atrito, ou de aperfeiçoar e elevar algo a um alto padrão.zh通过摩擦使物体表面变得光滑、光亮的动作；也指改进、完善某事物，使其达到更高标准。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إزالة الخشونة وإكساب الشيء لمعانًا بالفرك، أو تحسين شيء ما ورفعه إلى مستوى عالٍ.

1. Make smooth and shiny A2 formal

   To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

   • She polished her silverware until it gleamed.
   • He polished the car's hood with a soft cloth.
   • The jeweler polished the diamond to perfection.

   ruПолироватьesPulirfrpolirdePolierenptPolirzh抛光arصَقَلَ

   Synonyme: buffburnishfurbishglossshinesmooth

   Antonyme: abradedullroughenscratchtarnish

2. Improve or refine B2 formal

   To improve something by making small changes, making it more elegant or effective.

   • The author polished the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
   • She polished her presentation skills through practice.
   • We need to polish the final draft of the report.

   ruУлучшитьespulir, refinarfrpolir (au sens figuré)deVerbessernptAperfeiçoarzh改进arتحسين وصقل

   Synonyme: bettercultivateenhancehoneimproveperfectrefinesharpensmoothupgrade

   Antonyme: botchbungledegrademarruinspoilworsen

• polished past participle
• polished past simple
• polishing present participle
• polishes third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: polish offpolish up