Australian English Meaning of burnish

burnish

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Definitions and Meaning of burnish in English

Wordnet

burnish (n)

the property of being smooth and shiny

Wordnet

burnish (v)

polish and make shiny

Webster

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.

Webster

burnish (v. i.)

To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.

Webster

burnish (n.)

The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.

FAQs About the word burnish

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

glare,Gleam,gleam, shimmer, sparkle, glitter,Gloss,glow,Luster,Lustre,polish,sheen,shine

dimness,dirtiness,drabness,dullness,Dullness,flatness,cloudiness,dinginess,gloom,greyness

burning bush => Burning bush, burning at the stake => Burning at the stake, burning => burning, burniebee => Burniebee, burnham => Burnham,