noun
- The property of being smooth and shiny.
- synonyms: gloss, glossiness, burnish
- A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality."they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art-Joseph Conrad
- synonyms: refinement, culture, cultivation, finish
- A preparation used in polishing.
- The Slavic language of Poland.
verb
- Make (a surface) shine.
- usage: "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
- Improve or perfect by pruning or polishing.
- usage: "refine one's style of writing"
- Bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state.
- usage: "polish your social manners"
adjective
- Of or relating to Poland or its people or culture.
- usage: "Polish sausage"
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