perfected or made shiny and smooth; his polished prose; in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes; freshly polished silver'

showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience; his polished manner; maintained an urbane tone in his letters

[ Syn: refined , svelte , urbane ]

(of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed; polished rice

[ Syn: milled ]

(of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

[ Syn: dressed ]