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levigare — meaning in English

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English meaning

Polish verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.

Senses

levigare is used for these senses in English:

polish (transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
polish (transitive) To refine; remove imperfections from.

Polish — full definition

verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
verb To improve or refine something.
noun A substance used to make a surface shiny.
noun Refinement or elegance in appearance or performance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

polacco lucido cera brillantezza levigatezza lucentezza lucidità raffinatezza lucidare lustrare tirare a lucido brillantare