Burnishing
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Burnishing
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.
noun
- A polishing.
Anagrams of Burnishing
No exact anagrams found for "burnishing". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
b3
u1
r1
n1
i1
s1
h4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Burnishing
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 "Burnishing"
Burnishing is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Burnishing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "burnishing" is a high-scoring word.