smoothening
Removing rough edges
Smoothening is the process of making something smooth or smoother.
The word is a somewhat redundant formation—smoothing already covers this meaning—but appears in technical contexts like materials science and image processing: The smoothening of the metal surface took several passes.
Outside specialized fields, smoothing is the more natural choice.
Friction-based shine work
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- lappingFine abrasive finishing process
leveling · flattening · planing · finishing · glazing · calendering · ironing · pressing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- relaxingBecoming less tense
- gentlingMaking docile or calm
- softeningBecoming less firm
mellowing · tempering · moderating · alleviating · assuaging · pacifying · mollifying · quieting
Adding water to skin
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- exfoliatingRemoving dead skin cells
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
lotion · serum · cream · balm · treatment · keratin · resurfacing · toning
Smooth, lustrous texture
- sleeknessSmooth, lustrous quality
- glossinessReflective surface quality
- sheenSoft surface luster
- lusterSoft reflected light
gloss · shine · softness · velvetiness · creaminess · slipperiness · fineness · evenness
buffing
Friction-based shine work
lapping · leveling · flattening · planing · finishing · glazing · calendering · ironing · pressing · burnishing
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
softening · mellowing · tempering · moderating · alleviating · assuaging · pacifying · mollifying · quieting · settling
moisturizing
Adding water to skin
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- exfoliatingRemoving dead skin cells
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
emollient · lotion · serum · cream · balm · treatment · keratin · resurfacing · toning · nourishing
silkiness
Smooth, lustrous texture
- sleeknessSmooth, lustrous quality
- glossinessReflective surface quality
- sheenSoft surface luster
luster · gloss · shine · softness · velvetiness · creaminess · slipperiness · fineness · evenness
sandpaper
Abrasive-coated finishing material
grit · buffer · grinder · file · rasp · scraper · plane · wax · varnish · lacquer
smootheningroughening
Making less smooth
coarsening · texturing · abrading · roughing up · scarring
smootheningcomplicating
Making less straightforward
roughening · obstructing · hindering · impeding · aggravating
smooth, smoothly, smoothie, smoothness, smoothing, smoothest, smoother, smoothen, smoothy