noun🔗SharePolissage, lustrePolish; lustre."The burnish on the antique silver platter added to its elegant look. "Le polissage du plat en argent antique a ajouté à son aspect élégant.appearancematerialqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePolir, lustrerTo 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."En poterie, on utilise parfois une pierre pour polir un pot avant la cuisson, ce qui lui donne un aspect lisse et brillant.appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePolir, lustrer, brillerTo shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large."The new student's enthusiasm for the class burnished her confidence, making her shine brighter in every discussion. "L'enthousiasme de la nouvelle élève pour le cours a poli sa confiance, la faisant briller davantage à chaque discussion.appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRehausser, embellir(metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected."The company hired a public relations firm to burnish its reputation after the scandal. "L'entreprise a engagé une agence de relations publiques pour rehausser sa réputation après le scandale.appearancestylequalitysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
