brushed
adjective
ˈbrəsht 
1
: finished with a nap
a brushed fabric
2
: polished but not shiny
brushed aluminum
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web With its curved feet and strap detailing, this cauldron-style fire pit in a brushed bronze finish is just right for a slightly more formal outdoor space. 
Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2022 Made of premium, double-brushed microfiber yarns and designed with cooling comfort technology, this four-piece sheet set pulls moisture away from your body and balances your body temperature. Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 And with a brushed interior, these will keep you warm and extra comfortable. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 The way Gibson sees it, Bush’s signature hair look, which recalls the heavily fringed, layered cuts of the late ’70s and ’80s with their distinct hot-brushed, hair sprayed finish, is both of the time and all her own. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 30 July 2022 Our testers reported that the brushed stainless steel felt really solid and durable throughout each test. Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Though the set is an investment, testers felt like the look of the brushed finish and felt that the high-quality pieces are worth it. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 The brushed microfiber material is what makes these consumer-favorite sheets soft and smooth. Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 Soft and comfortable, the sheets are made of double-brushed microfiber. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 26 June 2022 See More
Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2022 Made of premium, double-brushed microfiber yarns and designed with cooling comfort technology, this four-piece sheet set pulls moisture away from your body and balances your body temperature. Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 And with a brushed interior, these will keep you warm and extra comfortable. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 The way Gibson sees it, Bush’s signature hair look, which recalls the heavily fringed, layered cuts of the late ’70s and ’80s with their distinct hot-brushed, hair sprayed finish, is both of the time and all her own. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 30 July 2022 Our testers reported that the brushed stainless steel felt really solid and durable throughout each test. Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Though the set is an investment, testers felt like the look of the brushed finish and felt that the high-quality pieces are worth it. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 The brushed microfiber material is what makes these consumer-favorite sheets soft and smooth. Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 Soft and comfortable, the sheets are made of double-brushed microfiber. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 26 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1
brushed 1 of 3
adjective
as in rubbed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rubbed
- burnished
- polished
- glossy
- glistening
- buffed
- sleek
- satin
- glazed
- varnished
- lacquered
- semigloss
- lustrous
- semilustrous
- eggshell
- shining
- silky
- gleaming
- silken
- glittering
- satiny
- shellacked
- slick
- glassy
- reflective
- slippery
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- flat
- mat
- dull
- dim
- matte
- lusterless
- matt
- unvarnished
- lackluster
brushed
2 of 3verb (1)
as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers Synonyms & Similar Words
- flowed
- glided
- swept
- rolled
- drifted
- slipped
- slid
- sailed
- cruised
- whisked
- coasted
- raced
- flew
- breezed
- bowled
- skimmed
- sped
- streamed
- rushed
- speeded
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- struggled
- stamped
- floundered
- stumbled
- trudged
- shuffled
- stomped
- plodded
- lumbered
- limped
- tramped
- labored
- toiled
- stumped
- shambled
brushed
3 of 3verb (2)
as in kissed
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement Synonyms & Similar Words
- kissed
- shaved
- touched
- nudged
- caressed
- skimmed
- grazed
- patted
- stroked
- scraped
- swept
- bumped
- swiped
- skipped
- missed
- struck
- contacted
- glanced
- cuddled
- bounced
- petted
- ricocheted
- sideswiped
- fondled
- skirted
- rebounded
- ricochetted
- caromed
- loved
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- slapped
- knocked
- smacked
- bumped
- punched
- slammed
- swiped
- hit
- banged
- smashed
- whacked
- bashed
- clashed
- rammed
- collided
- impacted
- impinged
- thwacked
- thudded
- crashed