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."appearancematerialactionprocessChat 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."The baker's cheeks were burnishing with heat as he pulled the bread from the hot oven. "appearancematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected."The company hired a public relations firm to focus on burnishing its image after the environmental scandal. "appearancevaluebusinessachievementqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA polishing."The silver teapot received a final burnishing before being placed on the table. "appearancestylematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
