burnished Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb polish and make shiny
    burnish; furbish; buff.
    • buff the wooden floors
    • buff my shoes
  2. 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

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