varnished

• Qualifie une surface recouverte d'une couche protectrice ou brillante, ou rendue brillante et lisse par un traitement.

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.

   verni

   • 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.

   Antonymesbarerawuncoatedunfinishedunvarnished

2. Polished or refinedB2informal

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

   poli, raffiné

   • 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.

   Synonymesculturedglossypolishedrefinedsmoothsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymescoarsecruderoughunpolished

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'appliquer un revêtement liquide sur une surface pour lui donner une finition dure, transparente et brillante, ou pour dissimuler quelque chose.

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.

   Vernir, appliquer un vernis protecteur

   • 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.

   Synonymescoatenamelfinishglazelacquerpolishshellac

   Antonymesscrapestrip