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

Verb

The relaxed legs offer plenty of room to move, while the elegant pleats create a flattering drape that helps smooth visible lines.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of smooth

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Not only is Robert Carlock and Sam Means’ NBC sitcom designed to squeeze in as many jokes as the human brain can process in 21-minute chunks, it’s also carefully paced and polished to keep those jokes as superb and surprising as possible.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Her rich, raven-black shade was polished to a mirror-like shine.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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The discovery was made Wednesday in the Hickory Ridge area of east Charlotte, and responding officers report a man drenched in sweat tried to rub them down with garlic and bite them, according to an affidavit.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
True, but there are other issues that rubbed me the wrong way (sorry).

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026