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.appearancematerialactionprocessChat 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 baker's cheeks were burnishing with heat as he pulled the bread from the hot oven. "Les joues du boulanger brillaient de chaleur lorsqu'il sortait le pain du four chaud.appearancematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRehausser, embellir(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. "L'entreprise a engagé une agence de relations publiques pour se concentrer sur le rehaussement de son image après le scandale environnemental.appearancevaluebusinessachievementqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolissage, lustrageA polishing."The silver teapot received a final burnishing before being placed on the table. "La théière en argent a reçu un dernier polissage avant d'être placée sur la table.appearancestylematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
