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brushed

American  
[bruhsht] / brʌʃt /

adjective

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

    brushed cotton.
brushed British  
/ brʌʃt /

adjective

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

    brushed nylon
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unbrushed adjective
  • well-brushed adjective

Etymology

Origin of brushed

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

Example Sentences

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Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

In Thomas’ opinion on Wednesday, the Supreme Court brushed these arguments aside for the simple reason that no federal law says such immunity exists.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

But Trump himself brushed off questions about his mental health, when asked by an AFP journalist at a briefing at the White House on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Zoufonoun had brushed aside Suleyman’s talk about AI governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He brushed the dirt away from the glass.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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