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Pronunciation / Transliteration: polido
"A superfície estava polida e brilhante."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Made smooth and shiny by rubbing.
"The polished surface of the table reflected the light beautifully."
- 1
Past tense of polish; to make something smooth and shiny.
"She polished the silverware until it gleamed."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'polished' originates from the Middle English 'polisshen', derived from the Old French 'polir', which in turn comes from the Latin 'polire', meaning 'to smooth or polish'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass not only the physical act of making a surface smooth but also metaphorically to describe refinement in manners or presentation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Polished" is said worldwide
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Poli
Transliteration: poli
"La surface était parfaitement poli."
Poliert
Transliteration: poliert
"Die polierte Oberfläche reflektierte das Licht."
Lucido
Transliteration: lùcido
"La superficie era lucida e brillante."
Pulido
Transliteration: pulido
"La mesa tenía un acabado pulido."
Polido
Transliteration: polido
"A superfície estava polida e brilhante."
चमकदार
Transliteration: chamakdaar
"सतह चमकदार और चिकनी थी।"
抛光的
Transliteration: pāoguāng de
"桌子的表面是抛光的。"
광택이 나는
Transliteration: gwangtaeg-i naneun
"테이블의 표면은 광택이 났다."
磨かれた
Transliteration: migakareta
"テーブルの表面は磨かれていた。"
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