Polished
8 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical treatment. Figuratively, it describes something refined, sophisticated, or perfected through practice or improvement.
“The polished marble floors reflected the chandeliers above.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
pol·ished
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Antonyms
unpolished
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Wordle
Contains common letters P, O, L, I, S, H, E, D with good variety
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; H adds value to this descriptive word
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