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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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