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BURNISHED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

Example:

shiny black patents

Synonyms:

bright; burnished; lustrous; shining; shiny

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

polished (perfected or made shiny and smooth)

 II. (verb) 

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Past simple / past participle of the verb burnish

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