Dull and Rubbed

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Dull adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

Usage example: a good polish should restore that car's dull finish

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Rubbed is an antonym for dull.

Nearby Words: dullness, dulling, dulled, dully, dullish

Rubbed adjective - Having a shiny surface or finish.

Usage example: the rubbed brass of the wall sconce showed my reflection

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Dull is an antonym for rubbed in stroke topic.

Nearby Words: rubber, rubbing

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