burnished

/ˈbɜrnɪʃt/
adjective
  1. Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or polishing.
    • The burnished copper pots hung on the kitchen wall.
    • The burnished surface of the stone reflected the sunlight.
    • She wore a necklace of burnished gold beads.
  2. Improved or enhanced, often referring to reputation, skills, or appearance.
    • Her burnished public speaking skills impressed the audience.
    • The team's burnished performance earned them a championship.
    • He had a burnished reputation after years of honest work.
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