MERCERIZED Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word mercerized. (close relations)
Definition of MERCERIZED
mercerizing
Best Alternative Words for MERCERIZED
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| glossy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a magazine printed on good quality paper • a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper adjective satellite • based on pretense; deceptively pleasing • (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers • reflecting light • superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense | ||||||||
| lustrous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow • brilliant • reflecting light | ||||||||
| polished | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • perfected or made shiny and smooth adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed • (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | ||||||||
| satiny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk | ||||||||
| shiny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a shiny surface or coating adjective satellite • reflecting light • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | ||||||||
| sleek | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed • designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow • having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk verb • make slick or smooth | ||||||||
| smooth | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities • of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth • (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected • of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence noun • the act of smoothing adjective satellite • smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication • smooth and unconstrained in movement • lacking obstructions or difficulties • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing • make (a surface) shine • free from obstructions | ||||||||
| mercerise | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat to strengthen and improve the luster | ||||||||
