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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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She occasionally worried if they could afford their lifestyle, but brushed aside her concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 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

At first glance, I brushed “Hag” off as just another bad-but-enjoyable film.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He brushed aside suggestions that more oil drilling in the North Sea would make the UK more resilient.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The woman was wearing a smart suit, and her short hair was brushed back in waves, though she looked even older than my ma.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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