Polish meaning

What does “polish” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“polish” is a noun, verb and adjective with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the property of being smooth and shiny.

polish

noun

  1. the property of being smooth and shiny

  2. 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”

  3. a preparation used in polishing

  4. the Slavic language of Poland

verb

  1. make (a surface) shine

    “shine the silver, please”

    “polish my shoes”

  2. improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

    “refine one's style of writing”

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

    “polish your social manners”

adjective

  1. of or relating to Poland or its people or culture

    “Polish sausage”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University