varnished

UK
/ˈvɑːnɪʃt/
US
/ˈvɑrnɪʃt/
varnishedadjective
UK
/ˈvɑːnɪʃt/
US
/ˈvɑrnɪʃt/
Traductions
The varnished table gleamed under the dining room lights.
La table vernie brillait sous les lumières de la salle à manger.
Traductions supplémentaires
policéAu sens figuré, pour un style, un discours ou des manières soignés mais parfois superficiels.
Définitions
Having a glossy or shiny surface, typically as a result of being coated with varnish.
The varnished table gleamed under the dining room lights.
Appearing polished or refined, often in a superficial or deceptive way.
Her varnished manners made a good impression at the formal event.
varnishverb

varnished

Past Simple

varnished
Past Simple
varnished
Past Participle
varnishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɑr.nɪʃ/
Regular transitive verb meaning ‘apply varnish’ or ‘give a superficial gloss’.
Traductions
After sanding the chair, she carefully varnished it to bring out the grain.
Après avoir poncé la chaise, elle l'a soigneusement vernie pour faire ressortir le veinage.
Traductions supplémentaires
vernirAu sens figuré, littéraire.
Définitions
To coat (a surface) with varnish so as to form a hard, glossy finish.
After sanding the chair, she carefully varnished it to bring out the grain.
To give a deceptively attractive or respectable appearance to something unpleasant.
The report attempts to varnish the company’s poor safety record.
Synonymes
varnishnoun
Définitions
A liquid preparation that is applied to a surface to form a hard, clear, shiny coating when dry.
The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it from scratches.
A superficially attractive appearance or display that is intended to cover or disguise something unpleasant or undesirable.
The politician's speech was just a varnish over the harsh realities of the policy.
varnishadjective
Définitions
Intended for, containing, or treated with varnish; relating to varnish.
Use a varnish primer before applying the top coat.