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smooth definition

smooth (smo̵̅o̅t̸h)

adjective

    1. having an even or level surface; having no roughness or projections that can be seen or felt
    2. having its projections leveled by wear a smooth tire
  1. having an even consistency; without lumps a smooth paste
  2. even, calm, or gentle in flow or movement a smooth voyage
  3. free from interruptions, obstacles, difficulties, etc. smooth progress
  4. not easily agitated or ruffled; calm; serene a smooth temper
  5. free from hair, beard, etc.
  6. pleasing to the taste; not sharp or harsh; bland
  7. having an easy, gentle, flowing rhythm or sound
  8. ☆ suave, polished, or ingratiating, esp. in a flattering, insincere way
  9. Informal polished; competent a smooth dancer
  10. Slang very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
  11. Mech. having relatively little friction
  12. Phonet. articulated without aspiration

Etymology: ME smothe < OE smoth, for earlier smethe < Gmc *smanthi < IE *som-, together < base *sem-, together, same

transitive verb

  1. to make level or even
  2. to remove the lumps from
  3. to remove wrinkles from by pressing
  4. to free from interruptions, difficulties, etc.; make easy
  5. to make calm or serene; soothe
  6. to make less crude; polish or refine

intransitive verb

to become smooth

adverb

in a smooth manner

noun

  1. something smooth; smooth part
  2. an act of smoothing

Related Forms:

smooth Idioms

smooth away

to remove (difficulties, obstacles, etc.)

smooth down

to make or become smooth, or even, level, calm, etc.

smooth over

to gloss over or make light of (a fault, unpleasant situation, etc.)

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