Finished (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

(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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She was a highly skilled and finished pianist, able to perform even the most complex pieces with ease.
• The artist's finished works were renowned for their precision and attention to detail.
• A finished actor, he could effortlessly convey any emotion on stage.
• The finished chef carefully plated each dish, making sure every element was perfectly arranged.
• The symphony was led by a finished conductor, whose subtle cues guided the musicians to create a beautiful performance.

Meaning ²

Having a surface coating or finish applied; "the finished bookcase costs much more than the unfinished ones".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The beautiful wooden doors have a finished look with their smooth varnish coat.
• The furniture store had both unfinished and finished tables on display.
• She decided to buy the finished flooring as it suited her home decor perfectly.
• The new TV cabinet came in a finished espresso color that matched the living room perfectly.
• After applying the clear coat, the artist inspected the finished sculpture for imperfections.

Meaning ³

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state; "a finished product".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The craftsman carefully polished the wood to create a beautifully finished piece of furniture.
• After quality control, the company releases only the finished goods to the market.
• Their finished garments are sold at high-end stores all over the city.
• By the end of the day, the team had produced a finished prototype of their innovative new gadget.
• The painting wasn't finished until the artist had added the final delicate brushstrokes.

Antonyms

• Unfinished

Meaning ⁴

Ended or brought to an end; "are you finished?"; "gave me the finished manuscript".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The project is finished and will be presented tomorrow.
• When you're finished with your meal, please put the dishes in the sink.
• She gave me the finished painting and it's now on my wall.
• The new restaurant will be finished soon, with a grand opening next month.
• Are you finished with the report or do you need more time to work on it?

Antonyms

• Unfinished

Meaning ⁵

Brought to ruin; "after the revolution the aristocracy was finished"; "the unsuccessful run for office left him ruined politically and economically".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The once-thriving business was finished after years of poor management and crippling debt.
• The scandal ruined the politician's reputation, and her career was finished.
• The financially struggling family was finished when the bank foreclosed on their home.
• After the huge losses, the investor's empire was finished, leaving him bankrupt.
• The failed marriage and several years of addiction had left the former movie star finished.

Synonyms

• Ruined