smoothen meaning

UK US /ˈsmuðɪn/ 2 syllables

smoothen (verb): make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing.

smoothen has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

smoothen as a verb

  1. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
    • smooth the surface of the wood

    Synonyms: smooth

    Type of: change surface

    Kinds: strip, launch, rake, plane, float, sandpaper, sandblast, file

  2. make (a surface) shine
    • shine the silver, please
    • polish my shoes

    Synonyms: polish, smooth, shine

    Type of: fancify

    Kinds: Simonize, slick, buff, gloss

  3. become smooth

    Type of: change

How to pronounce smoothen

smoothen is pronounced /ˈsmuðɪn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SM · words ending in EN · 8-letter words

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