unnickeled

ˌʌnˈnɪkld

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of nickeled, to decorate or ornament with small pieces of metal, especially nickel

“The antique vase had been unnickeled to reveal its original, unadorned surface.”

2. adjective

not decorated or ornamented with small pieces of metal, especially nickel

“The unnickeled door handle stood out against the rest of the ornate hardware.”

Synonyms

  • unadorned
  • undecorated

Antonyms

  • decorated
  • ornate