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

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The self-tan wipes are easy to apply and contain exfoliating acids that smooth the skin, plus encapsulated DHA (the ingredient that stains the skin) to leave behind a radiant tan.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
Both iterations are formulated with smoothing honey extract, strawberry, blueberry, and papaya extracts, plus milk proteins to fortify and condition strands.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

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Under this law, employers are required to take steps to protect workers, such as providing protective respirators and using water to suppress dust, when employees are cutting, grinding or polishing slabs.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Firestar operated a large factory inside Surat’s Special Economic Zone, a duty-free enclave that allowed the company to cut, polish and manufacture jewelry for export markets.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026