Burnished (Adjective)
Meaning
Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her worn copper bangle gleamed burnished from years of faithful wear beneath her favourite sweater.
- The intricate details of the antique door handle had been burnished to a warm gloss.
- The polished mahogany table reflected the soft light of the room, its burnished surface glowing warmly in the evening.
- Long hours of devoted practice had burnished the young violinist's skills to a dazzling sheen.
- The bronze figurine on his desk stood poised, its burnished patina glowing richly against the drab office backdrop.