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brushed

brushed

1 3.8
Fabric with a soft, fuzzy surface created by lifting the threads
  • adjective
  • /brʌʃt/
  • Specialized
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  • So I went for the brushed gold taps.
  • brushed nickel

The other bedding I picked up was this, which is just like a really light grey star print and it's brushed cotton, which again, I love.

Examples

  • So you can see gorgeous little brushed finish on the front here as well.

  • The other bedding I picked up was this, which is just like a really light grey star print and it's brushed cotton, which again, I love.

    Zoella

  • The soft, brushed fabric felt warm and cozy against my skin.

  • He chose a brushed texture for the upholstery to add a touch of elegance to the room.

  • The jacket is made of brushed wool, giving it a luxurious and smooth finish.

Synonyms

fluffy
vsbrushed
77 1.0

Soft and light, like fur or feathers

refers to a fiber finish that makes surfaces soft and fuzzy
feathery
vsbrushed
6 3.4

Having a light soft texture like feathers

describes a raised fabric surface that is more solidly fuzzy
fleecy
vsbrushed
1 4.2

Having a soft, fluffy feel like sheep's wool

is a raised finish that is smoother and less thickly fluffy
napped
vsbrushed
6.4

A fabric with a soft raised surface made by brushing the threads

is the everyday word for the same soft raised surface

Antonyms

smooth
256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

How Fuzzy

napped
6.4
brushed
  • Specialized
1 3.8

Surface Forms

brushed positive

Morphology

brushed = brush (transparent) = brush + ed

Standard adjectival past-participle formation from the verb 'brush' meaning the fabric has been brushed to create a soft raised surface.

Etymology

Brushed comes from the common word brush, which means 'to rub' or 'to stroke'. When people 'brush' fabric they lift the tiny fibres to make a soft, fuzzy surface, so a brushed fabric feels warm and cosy.