polish
/pˈɑlɪʃ/
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Definitions
Adjective
of or relating to Poland or its people or culture; "Polish sausage"
Noun
the property of being smooth and shiny
Noun
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
Noun
a preparation used in polishing
Noun
the Slavic language of Poland
Verb
make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
Verb
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing; "refine one''s style of writing"
Verb
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners"
Synonyms
brush up
burnish
cultivation
culture
down
fine-tune
finish
gloss
glossiness
polish up
refine
refinement
round
round off
shine
smooth
smoothen