[{"word":"burnishing","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."},{"definition":"To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":["buff","furbish","polish","shine","wax"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A polishing.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/burnish","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/burnishing"]}]