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 Use gentle, nonabrasive cleansers to support the skin barrier. — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025 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 Then, drain the solution and scrub the tub or sink with a nonabrasive sponge or microfiber cloth. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for nonabrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
  1. gentle
  2. soothing
  3. soft
  4. mellow
  5. mild
Adjective
  • The crucial middle section of the show continued to deal with tough emotions, but in a gentle fashion.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The idea was to mash together the gentle art of gardening with a competitive sport, almost framing it as a beat-’em-up.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • The noodles vibrate with heat, ricocheting between the prickly Sichuan pepper, hot garlic, chiles and soothing sesame.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • With a subtle and spa-like floral scent and a soothing, lightweight gel consistency, the cream also lends itself to a pleasantly sensorial application experience.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • The soft, lightweight layer features ribbed detailing that instantly dresses up classic jeans or trousers.
    — Kaitlin Gates, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Its official soft opening took place in December 2021, with a full opening planned for later in 2022 when its restaurant opens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • High, Lonesome and Then Some, released in October 2025, had been a sonic experiment in slow, mellow country melodies.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Writers demand all kinds of different styles in their music; some want instrumental, some don’t mind lyrics, some want mellow classical while others want heavy metal or some other kind of driving beat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • Ugly Baby was one of the rare spots in the city that didn’t hold back on heat like many in America do to appease Western palates and milder heat tolerances.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The mild weather will continue Tuesday night, when partly cloudy skies and temperatures dip to around 53 degrees.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of mild

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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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