smooth

The definition of smooth is even, flat and not rough.

(adjective)

  1. An example of smooth is a baby's skin.
  2. An example of smooth is a gravy with no lumps.

Smooth is defined as to get rid of wrinkles, lumps or ridges in something.

(verb)

An example of smooth is to iron a piece of clothing.

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See smooth in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: 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:

See smooth in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective smooth·er, smooth·est
  1. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at level.
  2. Having a fine texture: a smooth fabric.
  3. a. Free from hair, whiskers, or stubble: felt his smooth cheek after the close shave.
    b. Having a short dense flat coat. Used of dogs.
  4. Having an even consistency: a smooth pudding.
  5. Having an even or gentle motion or movement: a smooth ride.
  6. Having no obstructions or difficulties: a smooth operation.
  7. Serene: a smooth temperament.
  8. Bland: a smooth wine.
  9. Ingratiatingly polite and agreeable.
  10. Having no grossness or coarseness in dress or manner.
verb smoothed, smooth·ing, smoothes
verb, transitive
  1. To make (something) even, level, or unwrinkled.
  2. To rid of obstructions, hindrances, or difficulties.
  3. To soothe or tranquilize; make calm.
  4. To make less harsh or crude; refine.
verb, intransitive
To become smooth.
noun
  1. The act of smoothing.
  2. A smooth surface or part.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English smothe

Origin: , from Old English smōth

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Related Forms:

  • smoothˈer noun
  • smoothˈly adverb
  • smoothˈness noun

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