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burnished

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of burnished

having a shiny surface or finish

bright burnished metal is used extensively in that boutiqueʼs decor

Synonyms of burnished

buffed, glistening, glossy, lustrous, polished, rubbed, satin, satiny, sleek

Words Related to burnished

brushed, eggshell, semigloss, semilustrous

silken, silky, slick, slippery

glassy, glazed, lacquered, shellacked, varnished

gleaming, glittering, reflective, shining

Near Antonyms of burnished

Antonyms of burnished

dim, dull, flat, lusterless, matte (also mat)

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