brushed
Swept past gently
Brushed describes something that has been worked with a brush, or given a texture resembling brush strokes.
Brushed metal has a matte finish with fine parallel lines.
Brushed cotton or brushed fabric has been processed to raise soft fibers on the surface, making it warmer and softer to the touch.
Hair that has been brushed is smooth and untangled.
Arranged hair neatly
- styledGiven a particular look
- groomedMade neat and tidy
- detangledRemoved knots from
- smoothedMade surface uniform
tousled · swept · parted · sleek · shiny · coat · fur · mane
Fed on growing grass
- skimmedRead superficially
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
- sweptCleaned with bristles
- caressedTouched with tenderness
glanced · kissed · nudged · flicked · whispered · feathered · dusted
Free from discoloration
- aluminumElement thirteen
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
titanium · chrome · copper · satin · matte · finish · grain · luster
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- sheenSoft surface luster
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
sleek · reflective · textured · grained · scratched · striated · directional · uniform
Painter's stroke method
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- inkWriting fluid
- watercolorTranslucent paint medium
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
painting · wash · pigment · canvas · bristle · application · layering · blending
combed
Arranged hair neatly
smoothed · tousled · swept · parted · sleek · shiny · coat · fur · mane · preened
grazed
Fed on growing grass
caressed · glanced · kissed · nudged · flicked · whispered · feathered · dusted
stainless
Free from discoloration
brass · titanium · chrome · copper · satin · matte · finish · grain · luster · anodized
satin
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
gleaming · sleek · reflective · textured · grained · scratched · striated · directional · uniform · subtle
brushwork
Painter's stroke method
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- inkWriting fluid
- watercolorTranslucent paint medium
calligraphy · painting · wash · pigment · canvas · bristle · application · layering · blending · shading
flannel
Soft napped cloth
knit · chenille · corduroy · velvet · suede · twill · denim · wool · synthetic · nap
buffing
Friction-based shine work
grit · polishing · finishing · machining · grinding · texturing · stroking · burnishing · smoothing
- brush your teethClean mouth with bristles
- brushed offCurtly dismissed or ignored
- brush offDismissive rejection of someone
- brushing teethCleaning mouth with bristles
- brush one's teethClean mouth with bristles
- brush awayRemove by sweeping motion
brush, brushing, brushes, brush aside, brush up, brush off, brush-off, brushable, brush away