burnish

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser liso e brilhante, geralmente obtido por polimento ou fricção; também se refere ao próprio brilho ou lustro resultante desse processo.

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

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1. Smooth and shiny surfaceC1formal

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

   Polimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosglosslusterpolishsheenshine

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de polir uma superfície por atrito, tornando-a lisa e brilhante, ou para melhorar ou aperfeiçoar algo.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbufffurbishpolishrubshinesmooth

   Antônimosdullmatteroughscratchtarnish

2. Improve or enhanceC1formal

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

   Aprimorar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbetterenhancehoneimproveperfectpolishrefinesharpen

   Antônimosblemishmarruinspoiltarnish