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 Word Forms

• unbrushed 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

In 1984, when many countries were divesting from apartheid South Africa, Queen brushed aside a United Nations boycott to play a string of shows at the Sun City resort and casino.

From Salon

When questions have been raised about the legality of the strikes, the administration has brushed them aside.

From Salon

On sandwiches, she brushed it over the Hawaiian rolls.

From Salon

Ms Jackson acknowledged those rules but then brushed them aside.

From BBC

As the storm brushed past Hong Kong, steep waves crashed into land, inundating coastal areas, alongside powerful winds and rain, leaving more than 60 people injured.

From BBC

Related Words

• coated 
• stuffed