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burnished

/ˈbɜːnɪʃt/

/ˈbɜrnɪʃt/

Translations

burnishedadjective

more burnished

Comp.

most burnished

Super.

/ˈbɜːnɪʃt/

/ˈbɜrnɪʃt/

rehausséAu sens figuré : rendu plus impressionnant, plus soigné ou plus valorisant.

The company released a burnished version of its annual report to attract investors.

L’entreprise a publié une version rehaussée de son rapport annuel pour attirer les investisseurs.

bruniSe dit surtout d’un métal ou d’une surface rendue lisse et brillante par polissage.

The burnished silverware gleamed under the dining room lights.

L’argenterie brunie brillait sous les lumières de la salle à manger.

Additional translations

lustréEmployé pour une surface soigneusement polie et brillante.

embelliAu sens figuré : présenté sous un jour plus flatteur ou plus prestigieux.

Synonyms

burnishverb

burnished

Past Simple

burnished

Past Simple

burnished

Past Participle

burnishing

Gerund

/ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/

/ˈbɝː.nɪʃ/

polirSens littéral : rendre brillant en frottant.

She carefully burnished the brass candlesticks until they gleamed.

Elle a soigneusement poli les chandeliers en laiton jusqu’à ce qu’ils brillent.

Additional translations

valoriserSens figuré : améliorer l’image, la réputation ou l’attrait d’une personne ou d’une organisation.

Definitions

burnishedadjective

Having a smooth, shiny surface or appearance, often as a result of polishing.

The burnished silverware gleamed under the dining room lights.

Improved or made more impressive in appearance, quality, or reputation.

The company released a burnished version of its annual report to attract investors.

burnishverb

To make a surface shiny or lustrous by rubbing; to polish.

She carefully burnished the brass candlesticks until they gleamed.

Figurative: to enhance or improve, especially a reputation or image.

The company launched an advertising campaign to burnish its eco-friendly credentials.