smoothen
Make less rough
Smoothen means to make smooth or smoother.
The word is a redundant formation—smooth already works as a verb meaning the same thing—but smoothen persists in some dialects and contexts: She smoothened the wrinkles from the tablecloth.
Most style guides prefer smooth as the verb: smooth the fabric, smooth things over.
Avid fan; also burnish
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- sandFine rock particles
- planeWinged flying vehicle
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
flatten · file · grind · abrade · burnish · refinish · resurface · sleek
Make less firm
- silkenSmooth and lustrous
- suppleFlexing without damage
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
satiny · sleek · downy · plush · fluffy · tender · pliable · yielding
Lack of strain
- facilitateMake something easier
- streamlineRemove unnecessary elements
- simplifyMake less complex
- uncomplicateMake less complex
lubricate · expedite · enable · assist · clear · unblock · iron out · work through
buff
Avid fan; also burnish
level · flatten · file · grind · abrade · burnish · refinish · resurface · sleek · gloss
soften
Make less firm
silky · satiny · sleek · downy · plush · fluffy · tender · pliable · yielding · cushiony
ease
Lack of strain
- facilitateMake something easier
- streamlineRemove unnecessary elements
- simplifyMake less complex
uncomplicate · lubricate · expedite · enable · assist · clear · unblock · iron out · work through · untangle
perfect
Without any flaw
adjust · improve · enhance · optimize · hone · sharpen · revise · rework · tailor · calibrate
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
pacify · mollify · placate · gentle · ease · relax · tranquilize · compose · steady · defuse
- smooth sailingUntroubled progress forward
- smooth outEliminate irregularities
- Smooth CriminalPolished, unruffled wrongdoer
- smooth rideComfortable, uninterrupted travel
- smooth talkFlattery meant to persuade
- smooth overMinimize or conceal difficulties
smooth, smoothly, smoothed, smoothness, smoothing, smoothest, smoother, smoothened, smoothening