B2 — Upper Intermediateverb
lucidare
to polish, to shine, to buff
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
lustrarepulirebrillantarestrofinarefar brillare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sporcareopacizzareimbrattaregraffiare
Usage note
'Lucidare' and 'lustrare' are near-synonyms for polishing. 'Lucido' as noun = shoe polish. Used also for floors ('lucidare il pavimento').
Example
"Ha lucidato le scarpe prima della cerimonia in modo impeccabile."
"He polished his shoes before the ceremony impeccably."
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