Burnished
adj, verb
adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of burnish form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Polished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher). not-comparable
"The frame of burnish'd steel, that cast a glare From far, and seemed to thaw the freezing air."
- 2 Blazing, bright. figuratively, not-comparable
"Mor. Miſlike me not for my complexion, The ſhadowed liuerie of the burniſht ſunne, To whom I am a neighbour,and neere bred. Bring me the faireſt creature North-ward borne, Where Phœbus fire ſcarce thawes the yſicles, And let vs make inciſion for your loue, To proue whoſe blood is reddeſt,his or mine."
Adjective
- 1 made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow wordnet
Example
More examples"A person's reputation can be greatly burnished or tarnished depending on how the media chooses to cover them."