SMOOTHEN Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

smoothen

verb

ˈsmü-t͟hən

Definition of smoothen

as in to smooth

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven

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as in to polish

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together

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Recent Examples of smoothen Social media and dating feeds are polished to perfection, with filters helping us smoothen out flaws. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 But as the temperature drops, the kinetic energy of the incoming gas smoothens the filamentary structure, resulting in the fluffy cloud. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 Following that, the first patch smoothened out its rough edges. — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for smoothen

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothen

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The new schedule aligns with the National Women’s Soccer League, smoothing the process for player loans.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
The wide straps offer support, while compression seaming on the waist and back smooths the torso.

— Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026

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Set near the Apollo Theater in Harlem, the restaurant delivers scale, confidence, and polish without falling into the usual steakhouse performance.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
The investment of time and money put into excavating and polishing a skeleton such as Gus would not be possible, according to Hatton, without the prospect of a high-value sale.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026