Definitions

finished

[fin-isht] / ˈfɪn ɪʃt /

ADJECTIVE

cultivated, refined

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flawless polished

STRONG

accomplished consummate cultured perfected smooth

WEAK

all-around classic elegant expert exquisite impeccable many-sided masterly professional proficient skilled suave urbane versatile

Antonyms

WEAK

crude incomplete uncultivated unfinished unrefined unsophisticated

ADJECTIVE

complete, done

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped

STRONG

accomplished achieved ceased compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated

WEAK

brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

unfinished

ADJECTIVE

consumed, used up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empty lost spent

STRONG

bankrupt devastated done drained exhausted gone liquidated ruined undone wrecked

WEAK

done for done in played-out through washed up wiped-out

Antonyms

STRONG

saved

WEAK

held kept stored unfinished

Example Sentences

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Finished with the vivid pea purée and crispy toppings, the whole thing tasted far more luxurious than its pantry origins would suggest.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

John: Finished third last year, beaten by just three lengths.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Finished off with a soothing skin care routine, my face felt a little tender but looked more or less the same.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Finished off with a multi-tonal terrazzo, or traditional Italian tiles, the store is inspired by the house’s regional roots.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

Finished tying his sneaker lace, Teddy perfunctorily gave his mother a kiss on the cheek.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

finished

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