ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Brushed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɹʌʃt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Brushed is an adjective meaning Roughened by rubbing with an abrasive brushes, especially as a finish.

Meaning

Roughened by rubbing with an abrasive brushes, especially as a finish.

More Meanings

  1. Having been cleaned, tidied, or straightened with a brush.
  2. (beekeeping) Having been artificially formed into a swarm by being brushed off a honeycomb.
  3. Having been written or painted using a brush.
  4. Covered in brush or scrub.
  5. Having had brush or scrub removed.
  6. simple past and past participle of brush

Example Sentences

The brushed aluminum vase had a soft appearance.
This boy is standing there with very brushed hair .
The outer back was also covered in a new layer of brushed cotton.
The brushed finish offers a more natural look and increases slip resistance.

Synonyms for brushed

Depending on context, synonyms include soft, touched, groomed, fleecy, napped.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fleecy, soft, groomed, touched, napped, polished.

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