Synonyms of smoothing

smoothing 1 of 2

adjective

as in facilitating

Related Words

• facilitating
• assisting
• easing
• aiding
• nurturing
• promoting
• fostering
• forwarding
• abetting
• encouraging
• furthering

Dissimilar Words

• prophylactic
• preventive
• preventative
• precautionary
• deterrent
• neutralizing
• deterring
• negating
• nullifying

smoothing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of smooth

1

as in accelerating

to free from obstruction or difficulty

a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facilitating
• accelerating
• improving
• easing
• promoting
• simplifying
• greasing
• loosening (up)
• paving the way (for)
• assisting
• expediting
• helping
• speeding
• aiding
• unclogging
• furthering
• forwarding
• hastening
• hurrying
• quickening
• advancing
• rushing
• streamlining
• abetting
• straightening (out)
• disentangling
• untangling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complicating
• hindering
• impeding
• retarding
• worsening
• aggravating
• sophisticating
• perplexing

2

as in flattening

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps

the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flattening
• shaving
• trimming
• raking
• evening
• smoothening
• planing
• leveling
• clipping
• laying
• combing
• pruning
• paring
• cropping
• spreading
• pressing
• carding
• surfacing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughing
• roughening
• wrinkling
• bending
• pitting
• rumpling
• coarsening
• denting
• kinking

3

as in polishing

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure

used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• polishing
• rubbing
• scrubbing
• glossing
• shining
• buffing
• burnishing
• coating
• smoothening
• scraping
• grinding
• dressing
• furbishing
• sanding
• finishing
• glazing
• bobbing
• brightening
• slicking
• filing
• facing
• varnishing
• sleeking
• japanning
• veneering
• scouring
• lacquering
• sandblasting
• sandpapering
• boning
• lapping
• rasping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ruffling
• roughing (up)
• scuffing (up)
• roughening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of smoothing

Verb

Also hard at work are ectoin and panthenol, which are rockstars for reducing inflammation, smoothing texture, and, similarly to beta-glucan, forming a protective seal over your skin to keep moisture in and external stressors out. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Designed specifically for the neck and décolletage, thai smoothing cream uses retinol to reverse signs of aging. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Saltair’s refill pods lean on BHAs and zinc ricinoleate to tackle odor while smoothing skin — a skincare-crossover pitch that reframes deodorant as part of a beauty routine rather than a utilitarian purchase. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

To no surprise, celebrity MUA Tina Turnbow relied on Armani Beauty to create Russell’s glam, including the brand’s iconic skinlike foundation, silky concealer, and smoothing primer. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

These include load smoothing, low-voltage ride-through, demand response and grid stabilization. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Hydrating hair masks, leave-ins, heat protectants and smoothing oils and serums can make a huge difference, says Richards. — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

Made from two layers of jersey fabric, this top is smoothing with a second-skin feel. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026