Meaning of burnished in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbərnɪʃd/US accent
UK accent
Classifying Adjective
burnishedDefinitions
1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbingExamples
- « reflecting a sheen or glow »
- « 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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