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

Blind women from India and Pakistan brushed aside political tensions on Sunday, shaking hands in neutral Sri Lanka at a cricket tournament for the visually impaired.

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Republicans on the panel brushed aside Democratic amendments seeking to extend expiring health insurance subsidies - their main demand during the impasse.

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Barbosa brushed away environmental concerns, saying the ships have "technology and mechanisms for managing and controlling the fuels they use" and agencies were monitoring their output.

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As I opened the glove compartment, our hands slightly brushed each other’s, and there was a moment of excitement.

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"In our case I do believe things were hidden, brushed aside."

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Related Words

• coated 
• stuffed