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

It is a horrifying account of the power of an abuser in a trusted role and the damage that is done when opportunities to stop them are brushed aside.

From BBC

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Newsom brushed off the ad as “politics,” but Rexroad said the governor’s approval ratings in swing districts in California make him an easy foil for the GOP.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coated
• stuffed