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burnish
/ ˈbɜːnɪʃ /
verb
- to make or become shiny or smooth by friction; polish
noun
- a shiny finish; lustre
Derived Forms
- ˈburnishable, adjective
- ˈburnisher, noun
Other Words From
- burnish·a·ble adjective
- burnish·ment noun
- un·burnished adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of burnish1
Example Sentences
With a deluxe new remix courtesy of engineer Paul Hicks and Harrison’s son Dhani, "Living in the Material World" has finally been burnished for our new millennium.
Close, who reprised her Tony-winning performance as Norma in the 2017 Broadway revival and added layers of authenticity burnished by time, made the musical seem weightier than it is.
Rather than attacking Trump even before all the votes are counted, Newsom should focus on trying to burnish his record as California governor.
Newsom burnished his brand as a fighter for the party after calling out national Democrats for failing to go on the offensive in the culture wars.
He also accused Schiff of pursuing a vendetta against Trump to burnish his own career.
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