burnished Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb polish and make shiny
burnish; furbish; buff.
- buff the wooden floors
- buff my shoes
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adjective satellite made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
bright; shiny; lustrous; shining.
- 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