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Burnished - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Burnished' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Burnished [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Burnish

Meaning of 'Burnished' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . burnished [ s]
Meaning (1):
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
Example in sentence:
  • a burnished brass knocker;
  • bright silver candlesticks;
  • rows of shining glasses;
  • she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves;
  • shiny black patents

Nearby Words:

bur bur fish bur marigold burbolt burbot burdelais burden burdened burdener burdening

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