Definition:
- (n.) A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.
- (n.) That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance.
- (n.) An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
- (n.) To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting.
- (n.) To cover or conceal with something that gives a fair appearance; to give a fair coloring to by words; to gloss over; to palliate; as, to varnish guilt.
Compare varnish with other words:
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lacquer vs. varnish
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sleek vs. varnish
dope vs. varnish
defect vs. varnish
gloss vs. varnish
apply vs. varnish
showy vs. varnish
appearance vs. varnish
film vs. varnish
deceptively vs. varnish
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hard vs. varnish
transparent vs. varnish
evaporate vs. varnish
paint vs. varnish
solvent vs. varnish
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anime vs. varnish
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