burnish

• Nom désignant une surface lisse et brillante, généralement obtenue par polissage ou frottement ; éclat ou lustre résultant de ce traitement.

A noun referring to the property of being smooth and shiny, typically achieved through polishing or rubbing.

indénombrable

1. Smooth and shiny surfaceC1formal

   The property of being smooth and shiny, often achieved by polishing.

   Poli (surface lisse et brillante)

   • The burnish of the antique table reflected the candlelight beautifully.
   • After hours of polishing, the silverware had a brilliant burnish.
   • The burnish on the marble floor made it look like glass.

   Synonymesglosslusterpolishsheenshine

• Verbe désignant l'action de polir une surface par frottement pour la rendre lisse et brillante, ou d'améliorer ou de perfectionner quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of polishing a surface by rubbing, making it smooth and shiny, or to enhance or improve something.

1. Polish a surfaceB2formal

   To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it, typically with a cloth or tool.

   Polir une surface

   • He burnished the silverware until it gleamed.
   • The craftsman burnished the wooden table to a high gloss.
   • She burnished the brass doorknob with a soft cloth.

   Synonymesbufffurbishpolishrubshinesmooth

   Antonymesdullmatteroughscratchtarnish

2. Improve or enhanceC1formal

   To improve or refine something, such as a skill, reputation, or image.

   Améliorer, parfaire

   • The actor burnished his reputation with a series of acclaimed performances.
   • She burnished her public speaking skills through practice.
   • The company burnished its image by donating to charity.

   Synonymesbetterenhancehoneimproveperfectpolishrefinesharpen

   Antonymesblemishmarruinspoiltarnish