polished

/ˈpä-lisht/

Middle English polisshed, from past participle of polisshen to polish

adjective

  1. subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing

  2. characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections

  3. characterized by elegance and refinement

a polished surface

verb

  1. to make smooth and glossy usually by friction : burnish

  2. to smooth, soften, or refine in manners or condition

  3. to bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state : perfect

verb

  1. to attempt to ingratiate oneself : toady

  2. to curry favor with (as by flattery)