adjective/verb (past participle)
polido
1. smooth and shiny, made smooth and glossy by rubbing
The polished floor reflected the light beautifully.
O piso polido refletia a luz lindamente.
2. refined, sophisticated, or well-mannered in behavior or appearance
She gave a polished presentation to the board of directors.
Ela fez uma apresentação polida para a diretoria.
3. perfected through practice; accomplished with skill and elegance
His polished piano skills impressed the audience.
Suas habilidades polidas no piano impressionaram a plateia.
NYC Slang
clean, sharp, on point (when referring to refined appearance or behavior)
Related Idioms & Phrases
polished apple (a refined or well-behaved person)
polish something up (to improve or perfect something)
rough around the edges vs polished (unrefined vs refined)
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