BUFFED Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in polished

having a shiny surface or finish a beautiful, buffed antique table

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verb

past tense of buff

as in rubbed

to make smooth by friction she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry

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as in smoothed

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

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Recent Examples of buffed

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This is his warmest and most charming turn yet — his edges buffed out in a good way. — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Video of the restoration showed the new star, at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, being buffed, sanded and repainted. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Her nails were bare and buffed, and makeup was light with a brown smoky eye and nude lip. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026 Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 All sleek lines of Range Rover perfection, shining like it's been buffed by the soft bellies of kittens. — ABC News, 26 May 2026 One team is left in natural matte, while the other is buffed to a shiny polish by hand. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 Her famous mane is perfectly buffed into place. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffed

Adjective

With polished prose and impeccable research, historian Philbrick unravels the Golden State’s ties to profit, enslavement and white supremacy.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The long-sleeve blouse was a polished piece that was further accentuated by a pair of charcoal gray trousers with pleating and a wide-leg silhouette.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of polished

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If your mane felt a little fried, a few drops rubbed through the ends would suffice for a quick fix.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Hollidge and Eshaghpour were captivated by Frank’s use of straw, which becomes more or less lustrous depending on how hard it’s rubbed (bringing out the material’s natural silica) and can be dyed to achieve different hues.

— Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of rubbed

Adjective

Widely recognized as London’s oldest luxury hotel, updates like glossy marble bathrooms, vibrant textiles, and mahogany walk-in closets have breathed new life into this historic stay.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
The nails were painted a sharp, glossy red, while the same shade traced the inside of her eyes, with lashings of mascara that added to the dramatic effect.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of glossy

Adjective

Back in 2017, the family invested more than $100 million into the hotel in preparation of the 35th America’s Cup—an extensive multi-year renovation that shined up an already glistening property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Instead, everyone in the main room is dancing under a glistening disco ball to the syncopations of Riva, a three-piece comprised of a psychedelic saxophonist, drummer and keyboardist.

— Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of glistening

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Mumbai police registered a case against Patekar and three others in October 2018 but filed a closure report in June 2019.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
In bidding to halt Howard's execution, his attorneys had filed a motion hours earlier before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals raising concerns about the quality of Texas' execution drugs.

— JAMIE STENGLE, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of filed

Adjective

In other words, not one sleek, contemporary interloper to be found.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Paszkowski penned the distinctive exterior, incorporating layered decks as a nod to Japanese pavilion architecture and a sleek, angular superstructure inspired by a katana.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

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