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polished state

[ˈpɒlɪʃt steɪt]
nounpl: polished states
estado polido
1. A condition of refinement, smoothness, or sophistication achieved through careful work or practice
The diamond reached a polished state after months of skilled cutting.
O diamante atingiu um estado polido após meses de corte especializado.
2. A condition of high finish or elegance in appearance or manner
Her presentation had a polished state that impressed the entire audience.
Sua apresentação tinha um estado polido que impressionou toda a audiência.
3. The final stage of completion or refinement of an object or skill
The manuscript finally reached a polished state ready for publication.
O manuscrito finalmente atingiu um estado polido pronto para publicação.
Synonyms
refined statefinished stateperfected statesmooth finishpolished finish
Antonyms
rough stateunfinished statecrude stateraw state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
estado polido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estado polido
Common in formal and professional contexts
Portugal
estado polido
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a polished state - in perfect or refined condition
bring to a polished state - to refine or perfect something
maintain a polished state - to keep something in excellent condition
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