GLAZED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of glazed

as in coated

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verb

past tense of glaze

as in varnished

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Recent Examples of glazed

Adjective

The glazed donut manicure is the ultimate clean-girl finish—sheer, glossy, and subtly luminous (thank you, Hailey Bieber and Zola Ganzorigt). — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026 The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026

Verb

The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glazed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glazed

Adjective

The mill has also added new indigo colors including browns and grays that wash down to show blue tones, as well as coated indigo denim that puts a different spin on the color.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
When To Use Caution While this trick works well on uncoated aluminum or stainless steel baking sheets, avoid using foil on nonstick or coated pans to prevent damage and preserve your cookware’s quality.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Definition of coated

Verb

Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.

— Sarah Linn April 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.

— Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of varnished

Adjective

When asked about their initial reaction to being asked to serve on the jury, most waxed poetic about art and film and gratitude.

— Rachel Handler, Vulture, 12 May 2026
The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of waxed

Verb

Scotland glossed up the scoreline with two more tries in the last six minutes by Cummings and Dobie again to send home a crowd of 55,000 happy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
The same rickety rail-shooter from nearly three decades ago, glossed up with gorgeous environments and uncanny photorealistic animals.

— James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026

Definition of glossed

Adjective

One imagines her sweeping through arched thresholds, the click-clack of heels echoing across the burnished parquet, or presiding over feasts at the baronial dining table.

— Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Olive trees, desiccated from the Xylella fastidiosa bacterial epidemic, are consumed by fire and slump to the ground in a burnished black heap.

— Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026

Definition of burnished

Verb

This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
The gentle curves feel whimsical enough for a playroom yet polished enough for the living room.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Definition of polished

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

Definition of brushed

Verb

Lowe grounded softly to second for a potential game-ending double play but beat the throw as De La Cruz scored easily.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Bieber reached for loafers and socks for a preppy spin, grounded by an oversized leather bomber—an easy outfit formula for daily rotation.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

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