burnish Sentence Examples
- The craftsman used a soft cloth to burnish the surface of the metal, giving it a brilliant shine.
- To achieve a mirror-like finish, the artist meticulously burnished the silver sculpture.
- The antique vase gleamed after the restoration, thanks to a careful burnishing process.
- She carefully applied a burnishing agent to the leather to enhance its luster.
- The sun's rays seemed to burnish the leaves of the trees, creating a golden glow in the forest.
- The old copper pot regained its former beauty after a thorough burnishing.
- The skilled jeweler used a burnishing tool to smooth out imperfections in the gold ring.
- With each stroke of the brush, the artist burnished the canvas, bringing the painting to life.
- The marble statue was burnished to perfection, revealing intricate details in its surface.
- After hours of polishing, the wooden table had a glossy, burnished appearance.
burnish Meaning
burnish (n)
the property of being smooth and shiny
burnish (v)
polish and make shiny
burnish (a.)
To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish; specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as, to burnish brass or paper.
burnish (v. i.)
To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
burnish (n.)
The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.
Synonyms & Antonyms of burnish
FAQs About the word burnish
the property of being smooth and shiny, polish and make shinyTo cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish; specifically, to polish by rubbing with so
glint, gloss, shine, glare, polish, glow,gleam, lustre, luster, sheen
dulness, flatness, dullness, dirtiness,dullness, drabness, dimness, dirtiness, dulness, dimness
The craftsman used a soft cloth to burnish the surface of the metal, giving it a brilliant shine.
To achieve a mirror-like finish, the artist meticulously burnished the silver sculpture.
The antique vase gleamed after the restoration, thanks to a careful burnishing process.
She carefully applied a burnishing agent to the leather to enhance its luster.
