polish

• Descreve algo liso, brilhante e refinado na aparência ou no modo de agir; também se refere ao que foi aperfeiçoado ou requintado por meio de esmero.

Describes something that is smooth, shiny, and refined in appearance or manner.

1. A1formal

   Of or relating to Poland, its people, or its language.

   Polonês

   • She speaks Polish fluently.
   • Polish cuisine includes pierogi and kielbasa.
   • He is a Polish citizen living in London.

• Substantivo que designa a substância usada para dar brilho e lisura a uma superfície, ou o ato/processo de tornar algo liso e brilhante.

A noun referring to a substance used to make a surface smooth and shiny, or the act of making something smooth and shiny.

1. Shine or glossA2formal

   A substance used to make a surface smooth and shiny.

   Polimento

   • She applied shoe polish to make them shine.
   • The car needs a good polish after the wash.
   • He used furniture polish to restore the table's finish.

   Sinônimosbuffglosslacquerlustersheenshinevarnishwax

2. Refinement or eleganceB2formal

   The quality of being elegant, sophisticated, or refined.

   Elegância

   • Her writing has a certain polish that makes it enjoyable to read.
   • The performance lacked polish but showed great potential.
   • He added a final polish to his presentation before the meeting.

   Sinônimosclasscultivationelegancefinessegracerefinementsophisticationstylesuavenessurbanity

   Antônimosawkwardnessclumsinesscoarsenesscrudenessineleganceroughnessuncouthnessvulgarity

• Verbo 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.

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

1. Make smooth and shinyA2formal

   To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

   Polir

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

   Sinônimosbuffburnishfurbishglossshinesmooth

   Antônimosabradedullroughenscratchtarnish

2. Improve or refineB2formal

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

   Aperfeiçoar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbettercultivateenhancehoneimproveperfectrefinesharpensmoothupgrade

   Antônimosbotchbungledegrademarruinspoilworsen

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