varnished

• Beschreibt eine Oberfläche, die mit einer harten, transparenten Schicht überzogen ist, um sie zu schützen oder glänzend zu machen; auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas übertrieben Ge glättetes oder Beschönigtes.

Describes a surface that has been coated with a hard, transparent finish for protection or gloss.

1. Coated with varnishB1formal

   Having a hard, clear, glossy finish applied to a surface for protection or decoration.

   Lackiert

   • The varnished wooden table shone under the light.
   • She admired the varnished finish on the antique cabinet.
   • The floor was freshly varnished and smelled of solvent.

   Antonymebarerawuncoatedunfinishedunvarnished

2. Polished or refinedB2informal

   Having a smooth, polished, or sophisticated appearance or manner.

   Geschliffen

   • His varnished manners impressed the guests at the party.
   • The presentation had a varnished quality that made it seem professional.
   • She gave a varnished version of the story, leaving out the messy details.

   Synonymeculturedglossypolishedrefinedsmoothsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymecoarsecruderoughunpolished

• Verb, das das Auftragen einer flüssigen Beschichtung auf eine Oberfläche bezeichnet, um einen harten, transparenten, glänzenden Finish zu erzeugen oder etwas zu verbergen.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying a liquid coating to a surface to give it a hard, clear, glossy finish, or to cover or conceal something.

1. Apply a protective coatingB1formal

   To cover a surface with a liquid that dries to form a hard, transparent, and glossy finish.

   Mit Lack überziehen

   • He varnished the wooden table to protect it from scratches.
   • The artist varnished the painting to give it a glossy sheen.
   • She varnished the floor to make it shine.

   Synonymecoatenamelfinishglazelacquerpolishshellac

   Antonymescrapestrip