Dulled and Polished

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Dulled adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

Usage example: it might be best to paint the exposed pipes with a dulled enamel

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Polished is an antonym for dulled.

Nearby Words: dull, dulling, dullish

Polished adjective - Having a shiny surface or finish.

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Dulled is an antonym for polished.

Nearby Words: polish, polishing, polisher

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