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polished
Highly articulate, elegant, and refined in language or social conduct.
Die Rednerin überzeugte mit geschliffenen Formulierungen und feinem Humor.
The speaker impressed everyone with her polished phrasing and subtle humor.
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'Geschliffen' (polished) is originally the past participle of 'schleifen' (to grind / polish). The figurative meaning draws on the image of a carefully cut gemstone: 'geschliffene Sprache' (polished language) sounds precisely crafted and perfected.
Der Diplomat ist für seine geschliffenen Umgangsformen bekannt.
The diplomat is known for his polished manners.
Ihr Stil ist klar und geschliffen.
Her style is clear and polished.
The meaning referring to linguistic or social conduct is elevated in style and usually expresses approval. 'Geschliffen' (polished) often describes wording, speeches, arguments, or manners.
Ihre geschliffenen Argumente überzeugten auch die skeptische Jury.
Her polished arguments convinced even the skeptical jury.
