varnished
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4.7
- adjective
- /ˈvɑrnɪʃt/
- The artist applied a varnished coating to the painting to protect it from dust.
Examples
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And you're going to see it when it's varnished, which we don't want.
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Varnished primer replaced the metal plate.
Academic text (2000) -
PREPARE TO BE VARNISHED!
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The old table looked beautiful after it was varnished, reflecting the sunlight.
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She chose a varnished finish for the wooden cabinets to enhance their appearance.
Synonyms
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2.1
A shiny, smooth surface after being rubbed or cleaned
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3.4
Covered by a thin layer of another substance for protection or decoration
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3.7
Having a thin, slippery liquid on the surface to protect or make smooth
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3.2
Covered with a thin shiny layer to make a smooth surface
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3.5
Having a smooth shiny surface, often on pottery or tiles
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6.5
Has a smooth shiny surface after polishing
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4.2
Having a smooth, hard, shiny surface for protection or decoration
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8.6
Covered with a shiny black paint like Japanese lacquer
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6.7
To give a surface a shiny, pearl-like finish
Antonyms
How Shiny
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Varnished comes from an old word vernix, which gave us varnish and meant 'resin' or 'sticky sap' used to make things shiny. So to be varnished is to be covered with a clear, shiny coat that protects the surface and makes it glow.