polished

• Descreve 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.

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.

1. Shiny and smoothA2formal

   Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical action.

   Polido

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

   Sinônimosburnishedgleamingglossylustroussatinyshinysleeksmooth

   Antônimoscoarsedullmatteroughunevenunpolished

2. Refined and elegantB2formal

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

   Refinado e elegante

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

   Sinônimosaccomplishedculturedelegantfinishedgracefulrefinedsophisticatedstylishsuaveurbane

   Antônimoscoarsecrudeinelegantroughunrefined

3. Completed and perfectedB2informal

   Having been improved or refined to a high standard.

   Polido

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

   Sinônimosaccomplishedconsummateexquisitefinishedflawlessimpeccableperfectedrefinedsleeksophisticated

   Antônimoscruderoughunpolishedunrefined

• 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

Variantes phrasalpolish offpolish up