English · Word Candidate

brushed

/ˈbɹʌʃt/

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Meaning · English

Roughened by rubbing with an abrasive brushes, especially as a finish.

Adjective

The brushed aluminum vase had a soft appearance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Having been cleaned, tidied, or straightened with a brush.

Adjective

This boy is standing there with very brushed hair .

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “brushed” mean?

Roughened by rubbing with an abrasive brushes, especially as a finish.

Is “brushed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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