brushed

[ bruhsht ]

adjective

1. having a nap raised or a surface produced by a brushing brush process:

   brushed cotton.

brushed

/ brʌʃt /

adjective

1. textiles treated with a brushing process to raise the nap and give a softer, warmer finish

   brushed nylon

Other Words From

• un·brushed adjective
• well-brushed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of brushed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; brush ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

She spent quality time with her grandma who lives in China, brushed up her skills on the piano and read a stack of books.

From BBC

She told Mr Ewing her brother had not said a word to her and "just brushed past her".

From BBC

They brushed off anti-immigrant language and backed him by 46%, compared with 2020 when he received 34% of their vote.

From Los Angeles Times

Lazily chilled-out, the Hammond organ is played with a featherlight touch, and the drums are gently brushed.

From BBC

One of the bullets brushed his spine and another pierced his bladder, leaving him with a permanent catheter.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coated
• stuffed