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brushed

American  
[bruhsht] / brʌʃt /

adjective

  1. having a nap raised or a surface produced by a brushing brush 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; brush 1, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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But investors have brushed off similar fears before.

From The Wall Street Journal

Victor Wembanyama brushed off concerns about his fitness after suffering a left knee injury in the San Antonio Spurs thrilling victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

From Barron's

It is lightly brushed with butter or ghee before serving.

From BBC

The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player has had a trying season with injuries, and missed training this week with illness, but brushed off concerns it would affect his play.

From Barron's

These same strategists also brushed off concerns about lofty AI valuations and the possibility of a tech bubble, viewing these as temporary volatility rather than a fundamental threat to the broader stock market.

From MarketWatch

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