brushed

1 of 2

adjective

ˈbrəsht 

1

: finished with a nap

a brushed fabric

2

: polished but not shiny

brushed aluminum

brushed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of brush entry 3, brush entry 5

Examples of brushed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026

Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

The flannel cotton weave is designed to give the pattern a brushed, soft texture. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025

Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for brushed

• blushed
• crushed
• flushed
• gushed
• hushed
• rushed
• shushed