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polished

[ˈpɒlɪʃt]
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)
Synonyms
shinysmoothrefinedsophisticatedelegantculturedaccomplishedperfected
Antonyms
roughdullcrudeuncouthunrefinedcoarse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
polido
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
polido
Standard usage
São Paulo
polido
Standard usage, may also use 'refinado' for sophisticated meaning
Portugal
polido
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

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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