verb🔗ShareTo make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine."In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large."After a week of rain, the apple, still hanging on the tree, burnished under the afternoon sun, becoming rounder and redder. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected."The charity organization hired a skilled public relations team to burnish its image after facing accusations of mismanaging donations. "appearancevalueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePolished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher)."The old brass doorknob was burnished, reflecting the sunlight with a warm glow. "appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBlazing, bright."The sun beat down, making the metal of the school's roof a burnished gold. "appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
