Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brushed

verb
/brʌʃt/
Definition
Past tense of brush; to move something across a surface lightly or to clean or tidy by sweeping.
Examples
  • She brushed her hair before going out.
  • The artist brushed the canvas with vivid colors.
  • He brushed aside his doubts and continued with the project.
Meaning
The act of using a brush to clean, smooth, or apply something.
Synonyms
  • swept
  • scoured
  • groomed
  • polished