brushed
adjective
having a nap raised or a surface produced by a brushing process.
well-brushed
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a word derived from
brushed.
Example Sentences
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His young models, with well-brushed hair, standing sturdy on solid shoes, walked down a few steps, turned in front of the audience — and left.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2011
Mr. Tisci’s most interesting idea was to combine a scubalike fit with the sensuality of lace and silk fringe as fine and straight as a well-brushed pony’s tail.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2010
Small, well-brushed and jaunty, his pince-nez sparkling in 40 flashlights, he appeared.
From Time Magazine Archive
Across the aisle, Minority Leader Lyndon Johnson slumped quietly in his chair and let the hot air blow over his well-brushed head.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Oakley Manor,” stammered the alarmed attorney, settling his well-brushed hat, which had almost fallen from his head with the start he had given.
From Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 by Herbert Willis
