Definition: (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
Main entry: polished
Definition: perfected or made shiny and smooth
Usage: his polished prose; in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes; freshly polished silver
Definition: (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
Usage: polished rice
Main entry: urbane, polished, refined, svelte
Definition: showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
Usage: his polished manner; maintained an urbane tone in his letters