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burnish vs smoothness

smoothness vs burnish

burnish and smoothness both are nouns.

burnish is a verb but smoothness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burnish Yes No Yes No
smoothness Yes No No No
As nouns, smoothness is a hypernym of burnish; that is, smoothness is a word with a broader meaning than burnish:
  • burnish: the property of being smooth and shiny
  • smoothness: a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
Other hypernyms of burnish include effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine.
burnish (noun) smoothness (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
the quality of having a level and even surface
the quality of being free from errors or interruptions
the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
powerful and effective language
burnish (verb) smoothness (verb)
polish and make shiny
Difference between burnish and smoothness

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