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Smooth has 16 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

the act of smoothing

"he gave his hair a quick smooth"

2

Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

"The negotiations went so smoothly that we signed the contract before lunch."

In plain English: A smooth surface is one that feels even and free of bumps or rough spots when you touch it.

"He put on some smooth to relax after his long day."

Verb
1

make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

"smooth the surface of the wood"

2

make (a surface) shine

"shine the silver, please"

"polish my shoes"

3

free from obstructions

"smooth the way towards peace negotiations"

4

To make smooth or even.

"She carefully sanded down the rough edges of the wooden table until the surface was completely smooth."

In plain English: To smooth something means to make its surface even and free of rough spots or wrinkles.

"She smoothed her hair before going out."

Adjective
1

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

"smooth skin"

"a smooth tabletop"

"smooth fabric"

"a smooth road"

"water as smooth as a mirror"

2

smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

"he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"

"the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error"

3

of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

"The botanist noted that the margins of the hosta leaves were smooth, lacking any serrated edges or tiny teeth."

4

smooth and unconstrained in movement

"a long, smooth stride"

"the fluid motion of a cat"

"the liquid grace of a ballerina"

5

(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

"a legato passage"

6

of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

"a smooth ride"

7

lacking obstructions or difficulties

"the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly"

8

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

"a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"

"the quiet waters of a lagoon"

"a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"

"a smooth channel crossing"

"scarcely a ripple on the still water"

"unruffled water"

9

Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

"The polished marble countertop felt incredibly smooth against my fingertips, offering no resistance at all."

In plain English: Smooth means having a surface that is even and free from bumps or rough spots.

Usage: Use smooth to describe surfaces with no bumps or ridges, such as polished wood or calm water. Avoid confusing it with soft; an object can be hard and still feel perfectly smooth against your skin.

Adverb
1

Smoothly.

"The pianist played the final movement so smoothly that the audience held their breath until the very last note faded away."

In plain English: Smoothly means doing something without any problems, bumps, or delays.

"The car accelerated smoothly down the highway."

Example Sentences
"The car accelerated smoothly down the highway." adv
"He put on some smooth to relax after his long day." noun
"She smoothed her hair before going out." verb
See Also
silk slippery fine finished simple ironed smoothness compound
Related Terms
silk slippery fine finished simple ironed smoothness compound even glossy scrobicula steady plane silken pullback manzanita rounded dickman function coat sleek
Antonyms
roughen unsmooth rough disconnected rocky
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
accomplishment change surface fancify rid
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
strip launch rake plane float sandpaper sandblast file Simonize slick buff gloss

Origin

The word "smooth" comes from the Old English smēþe, which was borrowed into Middle English as smothe. Although its ultimate origin is unknown, it shares a common ancestor with related words in Germanic languages that also mean "smooth."

Rhyming Words
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