varnishing

The word “varnishing” has 3 syllables: var-nish-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈvɑr.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for varnishing?

In the thesaurus, “varnishing” has 52 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for varnishing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for varnishing

airbrushing
bobbing
boning
brightening
brushing
buffing
burnishing
calcimining
coating
condoning
covering
daubing
decorating
diminishing
dressing
enameling
facing
filing
finishing
furbishing
glazing
glossing
grinding
japanning
justifying
lacquering
lapping
lessening
mitigating
moderating
palliating
polishing
qualifying
rasping
reducing
rubbing
sandblasting
sanding
sandpapering
sanitizing
scouring
scraping
scrubbing
shining
sleeking
slicking
smoothening
smoothing
softening
splashing
veneering
whitewashing

Antonyms for varnishing

roughening
ruffling

Meanings of varnishing

verb
1. To apply varnish.
2. To cover up with varnish.
3. To gloss over a defect.
noun
1. An application of varnish.

Example Sentences

He spent the afternoon varnishing the old wooden bench in the garden.
Varnishing the floor gave it a beautiful, glossy finish that brightened the whole room.
She enjoys varnishing her handmade furniture to protect and enhance the wood.
After sanding the table, the next step is varnishing to seal and protect the surface.
The artist meticulously started varnishing the frame to complete his latest piece.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to varnishing, such as: airbrushing, bobbing, boning, brightening, brushing, buffing, burnishing.

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