"his polished prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes"; "freshly polished silver"
is similar to
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
"bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents"
is similar to
(of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected
"a dazzling and finished piece of writing"; "a finished violinist"
see also
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
"the sun was bright and hot"; "a bright sunlit room"