polished metal
Buffed reflective surface
Polished metal is metal that has been buffed or rubbed to a smooth, reflective surface.
The phrase often describes a particular sheen or finish: polished metal fixtures, a polished metal frame.
It suggests sleekness and precision, common in industrial design and architecture where surfaces need to gleam.
- chromeReflective metal coating
- chrome platingElectroplated reflective metal finish
- shineEmit or reflect light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
high shine · mirror finish · reflection · buffed · lustrous · stainless steel · steel · silver · silver spoon · brass · glint · smooth · sleek · burnished · surface · shimmer · bright · cold
- metallic thingsgold, silver, copper, platinum, chrome
- shiny thingsmirror, glitter, foil, tin foil, sequins
- surface finishesmatte, satin, gloss, paint, finish coat
- mirrorswall mirror, hand mirror, bathroom mirror, floor mirror, full-length mirror
- reflectorsreflector, mirror, parabolic reflector, flat mirror, retroreflector
- sparklesglitter, sequins, tinsel, rhinestones, sparkle