Vocabulary Entry

burnished

|adjective • verb

adjective

Polished or made shiny, often by rubbing.

Example Sentences

"The burnished metal gleamed in the sunlight."

"Her burnished hair caught everyone's attention at the party."

"The artist used burnished colors to add depth to the painting."

verb

Example Sentences

"He burnished the wooden table until it shone."

"The jeweler carefully burnished the gold ring to give it a brilliant finish."

"She burnished the silverware to prepare for the formal dinner."