burnished
/ˈbɜrnɪʃt/
adjective
- 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.
- 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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