nonabrasive

adjective

ˌnän-ə-ˈbrā-siv How to pronounce nonabrasive (audio)
Definition of nonabrasivenext
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect nonabrasive polishes the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nonabrasive Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics. — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024 Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024 Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal. — Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024 For daily cleaning, wipe with a damp, nonabrasive cloth. — Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for nonabrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
  1. gentle
  2. soothing
  3. soft
  4. mellow
  5. mild
Adjective
  • Just love, patience, and someone who sees the beauty in older cats with soft hearts and gentle spirits.
    — TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The Friend functions perfectly well as a dog picture, a movie about a frazzled single woman learning to care for a gentle but unruly animal in the big, bad city.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • Known for its soothing properties, the star ingredient, centella asiatica is great for those with rosacea to strengthen the skin barrier.
    — Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The moisturizing strip heats up, providing soothing warmth, much in the same way a hot towel softens the skin.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • For starters, the bath products are thicker, softer, non-slip, and have drainage holes.
    — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • Thursday’s Night 1 turned out to be kind of a sleepy affair for Dead & Co., as the band just sort of glided its way through most of the songs and kept things relatively mellow.
    — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In brief, high-rye bourbons are typically spicier, drier, and more complex, while lower-rye bourbons tend to be sweeter and mellow.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • The snowpack would provide constant runoff for rivers and streams and lakes, a riparian cornucopia ensuring only the mildest wildfires would ever come for our arboreal paradise.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • While moderate to severe ailments require a certain amount of rest and recovery, mild ones might improve with movement.
    — Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of mild

Browse Nearby Words

noms de plume
nonabrasive
nonabsorbent
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Words in Disguise: Do these seem familiar?

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Words You Always Have to Look Up

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Every Letter Is Silent, Sometimes: A-Z List of Examples
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

What do SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS mean?

'When Pigs Fly' and Other Barnyard Idioms

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things
See More

Popular

See More

Words in Disguise: Do these seem familiar?

What do SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS mean?

'When Pigs Fly' and Other Barnyard Idioms
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
kestrel
Name That Bird Quiz Are you as wise as an owl or just another birdbrain?
See All