Definition: (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
Similar words: finished
Definition: (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
Usage: a finished product
Synonyms: polished
Definition: perfected or made shiny and smooth
Usage: his polished prose; in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes; freshly polished silver
Similar words: bright, burnished, shining, shiny, lustrous
Definition: made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
Usage: bright silver candlesticks; a burnished brass knocker; she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves; rows of shining glasses; shiny black patents
Similar words: finished
Definition: (of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected
Usage: a dazzling and finished piece of writing; a finished violinist
Definition: (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
Usage: polished rice
Similar words: processed
Definition: prepared or converted from a natural state by subjecting to a special process
Usage: processed ores
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: sophisticated
Definition: having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
Usage: sophisticated young socialites; a sophisticated audience; a sophisticated lifestyle; a sophisticated book