smoothened
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Made smooth by ironing: Describes a surface or material that has been made flat, even, and free from wrinkles or roughness through the process of ironing or a similar smoothing action.
Usage
- The word "smoothened" is used to describe the state of a fabric, garment, or other pliable material after it has been ironed. It emphasizes the result of the action. It is the past participle of the verb "smoothen" used adjectivally.
- Example: "She wore a neatly smoothened dress to the interview."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The tablecloth was perfectly smoothened and free of any creases.
- He handed me the smoothened map, ready for our journey.
Advanced Usage
- In a figurative sense: While the core meaning is physical, it can be used metaphorically to describe a process that has been made easier or more streamlined.
- After the negotiations, the path forward was considerably smoothened.
Variants and Related Words
- Smoothen (verb): To make something smooth.
- She tried to smoothen the fabric with her hands.
- Smooth (adjective & verb): The more common base word.
- The smooth surface of the lake. (Adjective)
- He tried to smooth over their disagreement. (Verb)
- Smoothed (adjective): A more frequent synonym for "smoothened," also meaning made smooth.
- The smoothed wooden board felt nice to touch.
Synonyms
- Ironed: Pressed with a hot iron to remove wrinkles.
- Pressed: Subjected to pressure and often heat to smooth.
- Flattened: Made flat.
- Evened out: Made level or uniform.
Antonyms
- Wrinkled: Having small folds or creases.
- Rumpled: Crushed or mussed into wrinkles.
- Creased: Marked with a line or fold.
- Uneven: Not level or smooth.