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burnished

/ˈbɜːnɪʃt/

/ˈbɜrnɪʃt/

burnishedadjective

more burnished

Comp.

most burnished

Super.

/ˈbɜːnɪʃt/

/ˈbɜrnɪʃt/

Translations

блестящий

The burnished armor of the knight shone brightly in the sunlight.

Блестящие доспехи рыцаря ярко сияли на солнце.

полированный

The burnished surface of the table reflected the sunlight beautifully.

Полированная поверхность стола красиво отражала солнечный свет.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

burnishedpast participle

Definitions

Polished to a smooth, glossy finish by burnishing.

The burnished armor reflected the torchlight.

burnishverb

burnished

Past Simple

burnished

Past Simple

burnished

Past Participle

burnishing

Gerund

/ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/

/ˈbɝː.nɪʃ/

Definitions

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.

burnishnoun

Definitions

The shine or gloss on a highly polished surface.

The burnish on the antique table made it a centerpiece in the room.