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English adjective: burnished

1. burnished made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow


SamplesBright silver candlesticks.
A burnished brass knocker.
She brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves.
Rows of shining glasses.
Shiny black patents.


Synonymsbright, lustrous, shining, shiny


Similarpolished


Antonymsunpolished









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