buffed 1 of 2

adjective

as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish a beautiful, buffed antique table

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buffed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of buff
1
as in rubbed
to make smooth by friction she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in smoothed
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of buffed
Verb
Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 All sleek lines of Range Rover perfection, shining like it's been buffed by the soft bellies of kittens. — ABC News, 26 May 2026 One team is left in natural matte, while the other is buffed to a shiny polish by hand. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 Her famous mane is perfectly buffed into place. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 The Romantic Tour is a lavish spectacle that is buffed to perfection, with every light swirl and confetti drop precisely calibrated. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 An alternative to foundation, they’re layered under or with your makeup and buffed out to add a veil of glow. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026 Whatever bumps or rock flakes the cliff once had were buffed smooth by glacial erosion over the course of millions of years. — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffed
  1. polished
  2. rubbed
  3. smoothed
  4. glossy
  5. sanded
  6. glistening
  7. filed
  8. sleek
Adjective
  • Oversized shades and a top-handle bag keep the ensemble polished yet unfussy.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
  • The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of polished
Verb
  • Prosecutors had alleged Smith rubbed the Orland Park child’s back under his shirt, causing scratches, during their 14 tutoring sessions from December 2025 to January.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Pancho, a heavy-bodied Airedale, whimpered and rubbed against my leg with the expectation of excitement to come.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Definition of rubbed
Verb
  • The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
  • The standout attachment for me is the large round barrel brush, which smoothed my hair with ease and didn’t tug or snag it along the way.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of smoothed
Adjective
  • The glossy domed bun, truffle aioli and wagyu beef helped elevate the burger above standard pub fare.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
  • The monkey has a glossy black coat, long fur, a sweeping tail and striking orange-cream facial markings, said researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the City University of New York Graduate Center in statements on Wednesday.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of glossy
Verb
  • So that’s a long time for the edges to get sanded off and turned into these happy folkloric stories.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Definition of sanded
Adjective
  • Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.
    — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • Earlier on Thursday, Paramount filed its opposition, arguing that the states are unlikely to prevail on their case and should not be granted a restraining order.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Three environmental groups filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ approval of the Upper Westside Project.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of filed
Adjective
  • Standard rooms are small but sleek in shades of grey with dark wooden furniture and statement armchairs.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of sleek

Browse Nearby Words

buffaloing
buffed
buffer
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Buffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on buffed

Nglish: Translation of buffed for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of stalwart

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
thumbnail graphic with text word of the day quiz
Weekly "Word of the Day" Quiz See how well you know each Word of the Day for Ju...
See All