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- [vahr-nish]
- /ˈvɑr nɪʃ/
- /ˈvɑː.nɪʃt/
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- [vahr-nish]
- /ˈvɑr nɪʃ/
Definitions of varnished word
- noun varnished a preparation consisting of resinous matter, as copal or lac, dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish) or other volatile liquid. When applied to the surface of wood, metal, etc., it dries and leaves a hard, more or less glossy, usually transparent coating. 1
- noun varnished the sap of certain trees, used for the same purpose (natural varnish) 1
- noun varnished any of various other preparations similarly used, as one having India rubber, pyroxylin, or asphalt as its chief constituent. 1
- noun varnished a coating or surface of varnish. 1
- noun varnished something resembling or suggesting a coat of varnish; gloss. 1
- noun varnished superficial polish or external show, especially to conceal some defect or inadequacy: The play has a varnish of witty dialogue. 1
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Origin of varnished
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English varnisch < Middle French vernis, verniz < Medieval Latin vernicium sandarac < Medieval Greek bernī́kē, syncopated variant of Greek Berenī́kē, city in Cyrenaica
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Parts of speech for Varnished
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
varnished popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
varnished usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for varnished
adj varnished
adjective varnished
verb varnished
- glamorized — Simple past tense and past participle of glamorize.
- glozed — Simple past tense and past participle of gloze.
- lustered — having or finished with a luster.
noun varnished
- japanned — any of various hard, durable, black varnishes, originally from Japan, for coating wood, metal, or other surfaces.
Top questions with varnished
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