polished UK /ˈpɒlɪʃt/US /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ adjective2 •Made smooth or shiny by polishing.polished shoes •Refined, elegant."What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society." — 1813 formsmore polished · most polished