Antonyms of adj unvarnished

2 senses of unvarnished

Sense 1
unstained, unvarnished -- (not having a coating of stain or varnish)

INDIRECT (VIA unpainted) -> painted -- (coated with paint; "freshly painted lawn furniture")

Sense 2
plain, unvarnished -- (free from any effort to soften to disguise; "the plain and unvarnished truth"; "the unvarnished candor of old people and children")

INDIRECT (VIA direct) -> indirect -- (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow")

Similarity of adj unvarnished

2 senses of unvarnished

Sense 1
unstained, unvarnished -- (not having a coating of stain or varnish)
       => unpainted (vs. painted) -- (not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat; "an unpainted house"; "unpainted furniture")

Sense 2
plain, unvarnished -- (free from any effort to soften to disguise; "the plain and unvarnished truth"; "the unvarnished candor of old people and children")
       => direct (vs. indirect) -- (straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach")