nonabrasive

adjective

ˌnän-ə-ˈbrā-siv How to pronounce nonabrasive (audio)
Definition of nonabrasivenext
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect nonabrasive polishes the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate

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Recent Examples of nonabrasive The gel coating around the pads provides a nonabrasive experience that helps lift up tired skin. — Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 Once this is ensured, use a nonabrasive cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild dish soap to gently wipe the soleplate clean. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025 To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down. — Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025 For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge. — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonabrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
  1. gentle
  2. soothing
  3. soft
  4. mellow
  5. mild
Adjective
  • Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
    — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • To remove burn marks or sticky residues, Mock recommends applying the cleaner of your choice (can be a baking soda and white vinegar paste, or any gentle cleaner).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • Probiotics balance the scalp biome, biotin is a hero hair growth ingredient, salicylic acid helps exfoliate away oil and dead skin, hyaluronic acid invites moisture, and a range of botanical antioxidants offer a soothing effect.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • The shed had the most spacious of the three bathrooms; there was one other en suite and another hall bath, all of which had a modern and minimalist aesthetic that felt clean and soothing.
    — Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • Smaller nonprofit efforts — often faith-based — can also offer a soft landing place, but few exist.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Most accounts read Qatar's rise as gas turned into money, turned into visibility, a soft-power story with expensive props.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • The Aragon, which later generations experienced mainly as a shabby, sticky home for loud rock music, was once the North Side’s hub for romance, where young men and women came in droves to dance to mellow music in an elegant atmosphere.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • The Karine armchair has some serious potential to become your new favorite chair with its sloped arms and relaxed silhouette, energized by a mellow shade of green.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • Such tests are not recommended for cognitively healthy people, but specialists can use them in people with signs of mild cognitive impairment or more advanced dementia.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Veradermics said its oral, extended-release formulation of minoxidil induced hair growth in women with mild-to-moderate pattern hair loss, achieving the goal of a single-arm midstage study.
    — Elaine Chen, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of mild

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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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