Levigate

Alternative forms

• laevigate, lævigate nonstandard

Origin

From levigatus, past participle of Latin levigo ("I smoothen").

Full definition of levigate

Verb

1. (transitive) To make smooth or polish.
2. (transitive) To make into a smooth paste or fine powder.
3. (transitive) To separate finer grains from coarser ones by suspension in a liquid.
4. (transitive, rare) To lighten.
5. (transitive, rare) To belittle

Adjective

1. Smooth.
2. (rare) Made less harsh or burdensome; alleviated.----