polishing

[ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ]

polishing Definition

• 1. the act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
• 2. the act of improving or refining something

Using polishing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polishing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I spent all day polishing the silverware.

• Example

  The car's paint job needed some polishing.

• Example

  He spent hours polishing his speech before the big event.

polishing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for polishing

• buffing
• shining
• burnishing
• smoothing
• refining

Phrases with polishing

• polish off

  to finish or consume something quickly

  Example

  He polished off the entire pizza by himself.

• polish up

  to improve or refine something

  Example

  She polished up her resume before applying for the job.

• polish the apple

  to try to win favor or approval through flattery or praise

  Example

  He was always trying to polish the apple with the boss.

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Summary: polishing in Brief

Polishing [ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ] refers to the act of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing it, or improving and refining something. Examples include polishing silverware, a car's paint job, or a speech. Phrases like 'polish off' mean to finish something quickly, while 'polish up' means to refine or improve something.