varnish

The word “varnish” has 2 syllables: var-nish

It's pronounced as /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for varnish?

In the thesaurus, “varnish” has 69 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for varnish

Potemkin village
Trojan horse
adorn
blanket
blind
bob
bone
brighten
buff
burnish
camouflage
cloak
coat
concealer
cope
cover
cover-up
covering
coverture
curtain
decorate
disguise
dress
enamel
facade
face
fig leaf
file
finish
furbish
gild
glaze
gloss
grind
hood
japan
lacquer
lap
luster
mantle
mask
paint
pall
penumbra
polish
rasp
robe
rub
sand
sandblast
sandpaper
scour
scrape
screen
scrub
shellac
shield
shine
shroud
sleek
slick
smooth
smoothen
surface
veil
veneer
wash
wax
wraps

Antonyms for varnish

dull
reveal
roughen
ruffle
strip
uncover

Meanings of varnish

noun
1. A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
2. Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
3. (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
4. A passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.
verb
1. To apply varnish.
2. To cover up with varnish.
3. To gloss over a defect.

Example Sentences

She applied a glossy varnish to the wooden table to protect it from stains.
The artist used a special varnish to enhance the colors of the painting.
The boat's hull needed a new coat of varnish before it could be launched.
He spent the afternoon sanding and refinishing the old furniture with varnish.
The carpenter recommended a high-quality varnish for the custom-made cabinets.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to varnish, such as: Potemkin village, Trojan horse, adorn, blanket, blind, bob, bone.

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