Burnished
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.
Anagrams of Burnished
No exact anagrams found for "burnished". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
b3
u1
r1
n1
i1
s1
h4
e1
d2
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Burnished
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Burnished"
Burnished is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Burnished" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "burnished" is a high-scoring word.