Burnished

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters

Definition of Burnished

verb

To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.
"In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."
To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
(metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected.

adjective

Polished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher).
Blazing, bright.

Anagrams of Burnished

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "burnished":

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "burnished" and rearranging:

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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