BURNISHINGS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word burnishings. (close relations)
Definition of BURNISHINGS
Best Alternative Words for BURNISHINGS
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| brightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white • intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
| gloss | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text • an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field • the property of being smooth and shiny • an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading verb • give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing • provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases • provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase • give a deceptive explanation or excuse for | ||||||||
| luster | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality that outshines the usual • the visual property of something that shines with reflected light • a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain | ||||||||
| polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
| sheen | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the visual property of something that shines with reflected light | ||||||||
| shine | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light verb • be bright by reflecting or casting light • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • be shiny, as if wet • be distinguished or eminent • be clear and obvious • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • throw or flash the light of (a lamp) • touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion • make (a surface) shine | ||||||||
