burnished

• Qualifie une surface polie jusqu'à devenir lisse et brillante, souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour décrire quelque chose de perfectionné ou d'affiné.

Describes a surface that has been polished to a smooth, shiny finish, often used metaphorically to describe something perfected or refined.

1. Polished by rubbingC1formal

   Made smooth and shiny by rubbing, typically with a cloth or tool.

   Poli par frottement

   • The burnished silverware gleamed under the candlelight.
   • He admired the burnished surface of the antique table.
   • The knight's armor was burnished to a mirror-like finish.

   Synonymesbrightgleamingglossylustrouspolishedshiningshiny

   Antonymesdullmatteroughunpolished

2. Enhanced or refinedC2formal

   Improved or perfected through effort or practice.

   Poli, raffiné (au sens figuré)

   • Her burnished skills as a pianist impressed the audience.
   • The author's burnished prose captivated readers.
   • Years of experience gave him a burnished reputation in the field.

   Synonymescultivatedenhancedimprovedperfectedpolishedrefined

   Antonymescruderawroughunpolishedunrefined

• 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