Synonyms of lubricated

lubricated 1 of 2

adjective

as in slicked

having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction

the lubricated parts of the machine were whirring smoothly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slicked
• slick
• greased
• slippery
• oiled
• sanded
• greasy
• ground
• rubbed
• coated
• brushed
• glazed
• slippy
• polished
• waxed
• glossed
• buffed
• burnished
• slithery
• shined
• scraped
• soapy
• waxy
• sandpapered
• rasped
• scrubbed
• sandblasted
• scoured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughened
• rough
• uneven
• scuffed
• coarsened

• roughened
• rough
• uneven
• scuffed
• coarsened

lubricated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of lubricate

as in greased

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction

used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greased
• oiled
• slicked
• waxed
• wet
• wetted
• washed
• soaked
• bathed
• watered
• drenched
• soused
• doused
• dowsed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughened
• dried
• roughed
• coarsened
• dehydrated
• parched
• seared

• roughened
• dried
• roughed
• coarsened
• dehydrated
• parched
• seared

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