/ Dictionary / Index P polished: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pol•ished Pronunciation: (pol'isht), [key] — adj. made smooth and glossy: a figurine of polished mahogany. naturally smooth and glossy: polished pebbles on the beach. refined, cultured, or elegant: a polished manner. flawless; skillful; excellent: a polished conversationalist. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: polished (Thesaurus) Polish Corridor polished rice Related Content Daily Word Quiz: portent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language