Burnish and Obscurity

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Burnish noun - Brightness created by light reflected from a surface.

Usage example: after some much-needed polishing, the silver tea set had a brilliant burnish

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Obscurity is an antonym for burnish.

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

Obscurity noun - The quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning.

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Burnish is an antonym for obscurity.

Nearby Words: obscure, obscurely, obscuration

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