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polished

/ˈpɒlɪʃt/
pol · ished ˈpɒl · ɪʃt
English Definition
adj. made smooth and shiny by rubbing
中文释义
抛光的
Significado en Español
pulido
한국어 뜻
광택이 나는, 닦은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
được đánh bóng
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Example Sentence

The floor was polished until it shone.

地板被打磨得闪闪发光。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “polished”:

  1. A rough
  2. B dull
  3. C tarnished
  4. D gleaming
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D — gleaming. “polished” means adj. made smooth and shiny by rubbing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ silver spoons gleamed brightly in the flickering candlelight.

  1. A dull
  2. B polished
  3. C rusty
  4. D scratched
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B — polished. “polished” means adj. made smooth and shiny by rubbing

Common questions about “polished”

What does “polished” mean?

polished — adj. made smooth and shiny by rubbing. In Chinese: 抛光的.

How do you pronounce “polished”?

polished is pronounced /ˈpɒlɪʃt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pol · ished.

How do you use “polished” in a sentence?

The floor was polished until it shone. (地板被打磨得闪闪发光。)

What are synonyms for “polished”?

shiny, glossy, refined — all close in meaning to polished (adj. made smooth and shiny by rubbing).

Is “polished” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. polished appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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