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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 Appolia collection is made with scratch-resistant enamel and resilient ceramic for gentle, even cooking that brings out flavors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When a rogue asteroid hurtles toward Earth on short notice, gentle gravitational nudges and kinetic bumps won’t save the day.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the in-cabin activities were equally soothing, with meditative coloring books, cards, board games, a yoga mat, and on-the-nose books about getting lost in nature’s beauty.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Getting organized is emotionally soothing as the moon and Mercury harmonize.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Set the scene On the second and last morning of my weekend at Winvian, a soft snow came upon the place and landed in a thin blanket.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • The middle ground can be a worthwhile frontier, as evinced by the mellow, incense-scented soft rock of an album like Clairo’s Charm, and the Sullivans explore that same blissful, lived-in palette.
    — W. Reed Putnam, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • Pour shrub into a clean jar; cover with lid and chill until flavors come together and mellow, about 1 week.
    — Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • Once the bugs are gone, gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and a drop of mild dish soap.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The safety profile for Moderna’s vaccine and the current standard was about the same, but more people taking the mRNA vaccine reported side effects; those were mostly mild and lasted two days or less.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of mild

Browse Nearby Words

noms de plume
nonabrasive
nonabsorbent
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of nurture

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All