nonabrasive

adjective

non·​abra·​sive ˌnän-ə-ˈbrā-siv 

-ziv

: not abrasive

a nonabrasive cloth

nonabrasive liquid detergent

Synonyms of nonabrasive

• gentle
• soothing
• soft
• mellow
• mild

Examples of nonabrasive in a Sentence

nonabrasive polishes

the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate

Recent Examples on the Web

If that doesn’t solve the problem, try scrubbing stubborn spots with Bar Keeper’s Friend and a nonabrasive sponge. — Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026

Use a nonabrasive pad or soft cloth rather than a scouring pad on the surface of the sink. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

This cordless device has six free-spinning massage heads, 24 massage nodes, and nonabrasive rollers that won't pinch your skin. — Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025

This cordless device is equipped with six free-spinning massage heads, 24 massage nodes, and nonabrasive rollers that won't pinch your skin. — Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonabrasive

• noninvasive
• unpersuasive
• abrasive
• invasive
• persuasive
• pervasive