Furbished: meaning, definitions and examples

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furbished

 

[ ˈfɜːbɪʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

refurbished state

Furbished refers to something that has been renovated, restored, or made to look new again. The term is often used in contexts such as furniture, appliances, or buildings that have been improved in appearance or functionality. A furbished item can appear fresher and more appealing to potential users. It suggests that restorative or improvement efforts have been made to enhance the object's quality or aesthetic.

Synonyms

refreshed, renovated, restored, revamped, updated

Examples of usage

  • The furbished hotel attracted many visitors.
  • She bought a furbished vintage chair.
  • The furbished kitchen was a highlight of the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "furbished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renovado

🇮🇳 नवीनतम

🇩🇪 renoviert

🇮🇩 diperbaharui

🇺🇦 відремонтований

🇵🇱 odnowiony

🇯🇵 改装された

🇫🇷 rénové

🇪🇸 renovado

🇹🇷 yenilenmiş

🇰🇷 개조된

🇸🇦 مُجدّد

🇨🇿 zrekonstruovaný

🇸🇰 zrekonštruovaný

🇨🇳 翻新

🇸🇮 prenovljen

🇮🇸 endurnýjaður

🇰🇿 жаңартылған

🇬🇪 განახლებული

🇦🇿 təmir edilmiş

🇲🇽 renovado

Word origin

The word 'furbished' originates from the Middle English term 'furbishen', which can be traced back to the Old French 'forbiss-' meaning 'to polish or brighten'. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'furbire', which means 'to brighten' or 'to polish'. The root of the word relates to the process of improving the appearance of an object through cleaning or restoration. Historically, the usage of furbished has been associated with both functional and decorative items taking on a new life after refurbishment. Over time, the term has gained a broader application, extending beyond physical objects to encompass situations and concepts that have been revitalized or enhanced.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,679, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.