SMOOTHEN Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

smoothen

verb

ˈsmü-t͟hən

Definition of smoothen

as in to smooth

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven

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as in to polish

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together

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Recent Examples of smoothen Social media and dating feeds are polished to perfection, with filters helping us smoothen out flaws. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 But as the temperature drops, the kinetic energy of the incoming gas smoothens the filamentary structure, resulting in the fluffy cloud. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 Following that, the first patch smoothened out its rough edges. — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for smoothen

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothen

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All of this pillow talk smooths Kate’s path to selling Hal on her idea of extracting the bodies from the Russian sub.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Both products contain moisturizing ingredients like squalane and shea butter, plus vitamin E to smooth signs of aging.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of smooth

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Especially now, younger kids are so immersed in social media and people are trying to fabricate themselves or polish and airbrush their lives and appearances.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Each refillable case secures with a satisfying magnetic closure, and is polished with an alabaster finish.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of polish

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Separating small equipment, personal accessories, and emergency supplies can also help reduce clutter and prevent belongings from rubbing against one another.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Just before dusk, four or five does walked under the tree, and then a four-point buck followed, stopping beneath me to rub his antlers on a bush.

— Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026