furbished
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfɜːbɪʃt/
KK: /ˈfɜrˌbɪʃt/
adjective
Definition
Made shiny or improved in appearance, often by polishing or refurbishing.
Example
The furbished furniture looked brand new in the living room.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more furbished
Superlative: most furbished
Conversation
Have you seen the furbished furniture at that new store downtown?
Yeah, I checked it out last weekend, and it looks amazing!
I love how everything looks so polished and new yet still has character.
Totally! It's a great way to get unique pieces for a good price.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
polished
refined
shiny
Antonyms
dull
tarnished
rough
verb
Definition
To make something clean, bright, or polished, often by improving its appearance or condition.
Example
The old furniture was furbished to look like new again.
Tense Forms
Past: furbished
Past Participle: furbished
Conversation
Did you see how they furbished the old park?
Yeah, it looks amazing now!
I can't believe how much they furbished the playground equipment too.
Root Explanation
Furbished → It is formed from "furbish" (from Middle English *furbishen*, meaning to polish or brighten) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "furbished" means having been polished or made bright.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of polishing something to make it shine — that's what it means when something is furbished.
Visually Confused Words
unfurbished
furnished
unfurnished
furied
fished