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burnished

adjective

Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

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Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
D
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
A2

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adjective

  1. Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    “Bright silver candlesticks”

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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

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