brushed

American  

[bruhsht] / brʌʃt /

adjective

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

   brushed cotton.

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brushed British  

/ brʌʃt /

adjective

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

   brushed nylon

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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

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

Even as a four-year-old, Leighton would have periods of "deep depression" but his parents' concerns were brushed off by social workers, Mina says.

From BBC

While Wall Street has brushed off the potential impact, Nowak believes this unit holds the biggest upside — potentially driving the stock up to $1,000.

From MarketWatch

I feel like I brushed over the whole “my grandma has Alzheimer’s” thing —and it’s something I need to go into.

From Literature

Related Words

• coated
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