Definitions and Examples of smooth, polished, refined
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or irregularities.
Example
The baby's skin was smooth and soft to the touch.
Smooth and shiny as a result of being rubbed or polished.
Example
The marble floor was polished to a high shine.
Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
Example
The restaurant served refined cuisine that was both delicious and beautifully presented.
Key Differences: smooth vs polished vs refined
- 1Smooth describes a surface that is even and free from roughness.
- 2Polished refers to a surface that has been rubbed or polished to a high shine.
- 3Refined describes something that is elegant, cultured, and sophisticated.
Effective Usage of smooth, polished, refined
- 1Describing Texture: Use smooth, polished, and refined to describe surfaces that are opposite to roughness.
- 2Art and Design: Incorporate these antonyms in art and design projects to create a sense of elegance and sophistication.
- 3Fashion and Style: Use these words to describe clothing, accessories, and hairstyles that are sleek, polished, and refined.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of roughish are smooth, polished, and refined. These words describe surfaces that are opposite to roughness and convey a sense of elegance, sophistication, and smoothness. Use them to describe textures, incorporate in art and design projects, and describe fashion and style.
