meaning of burnish
1. To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish; specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as, to burnish brass or paper.
2. To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
3. The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.
Related Words
burnish | burnished | burnisher | burnishing |
