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   Smooth

   /smo͞oT͟H/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having an even and regular surface or consistency; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations: "smooth flat rocks" Similar evenlevelflatas flat as a pancakeplaneflushunwrinkledfeaturelesspolishedburnishedglossyshinyglassysheenylustroussleeksilkysatinyrare:unroughclean-shavensmooth-shavenhairlessOpposite unevenroughdullroughhirsute
   • ▪ (of a liquid) with an even consistency; without lumps: "cook gently until the sauce is smooth" Similar creamywhippedvelvetyof an even consistencyOpposite lumpy
   • ▪ (of the sea or another body of water) without heavy waves; calm: "the smooth summer sea" Similar calmstilltranquilplacidsereneundisturbedunruffledevenflatglassymirrorlikewavelessdead calmlike a millpondOpposite roughchoppy
   • ▪ denoting the face of a tennis or squash racket without the projecting loops from the stringing process (used as a call when the racket is spun to decide the right to serve first or to choose ends).
   • 2. (of movement) without jerks: "the trucks gave a smooth ride"
   • 3. (of an action, event, or process) without problems or difficulties: "the group's expansion into the U.S. market was not quite so smooth" Similar straightforwardeasyeffortlesstrouble-freeuntroubledwell orderedsimpleplain sailingOpposite fraught
   • 4. (of a person or their manner, actions, or words) suavely charming in a way considered to be unctuous: "his voice was infuriatingly smooth" Similar suaveurbanesophisticatedpolisheddebonaircourteousgracioussmooth-tonguedglibmedia-savvypersuasiveslickoilyingratiatingunctuousinformal:smarmyOpposite gauche
   • 5. (of food or drink) without harshness or bitterness: "a lovely, smooth, very fruity wine" Similar mellowmildagreeablepleasantblandsoftsoothingOpposite harshbitter

   verb

   • 1. give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance by running one's hand over it: "she smoothed out the newspaper" Similar flattenmake flatlevelmake levellevel outlevel offmake eveneven offeven outpress (down)rollsteamrollironplanemake uniformmake regularregularize
   • ▪ rub off the rough edges of (something): "you can use sandpaper to smooth the joint"
   • ▪ deal successfully with (a problem, difficulty, or perceived fault): "these doctrinal disputes were smoothed over" Similar settleresolvepatch upsort outiron output to rightsmendremedyhealcurerectify
   • ▪ free (a course of action) from difficulties or problems: "a conference would be held to smooth the way for the establishment of the provisional government" Similar easemake easymake easierfacilitateclear the way forpave the way forsmooth the way foropen the door forexpediteassistaidhelphelp alongoiloil the wheels oflubricate
   • ▪ modify (a graph, curve, etc.) so as to lessen irregularities: "values are collected over a long period of time so that fluctuations are smoothed out"

   adverb

   • 1. in a way that is without difficulties: archaic "the course of true love never did run smooth"

   Word Origin Old Englishsmōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. smoothable adjective
   • 2. smoothish adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySMOOTH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   smooth adjective [-er/-est only] (REGULAR) Add to word list. Add to word list. having a surface or substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes or lumps or areas that rise or fall suddenly: a smooth surface. Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. The baby’s skin is so smooth!

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › smoothSmooth - definition of smooth by The Free Dictionary

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   1. free from projections or unevenness of surface. 2. generally flat or unruffled, as a calm sea. 3. free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek. 4. of uniform consistency; free from lumps, as a sauce. 5. allowing or having an even, uninterrupted movement or flow: a smooth ride.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › smoothSmooth - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of smooth. adjective. 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” synonyms: even.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSMOOTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective. A smooth surface has no roughness, lumps, or holes. ...a rich cream that keeps skin soft and smooth. ...a smooth surface such as glass. The flagstones beneath their feet were worn smooth by centuries of use. Synonyms: sleek, polished, shiny, glossy More Synonyms of smooth.

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   noun. act of smoothing: She adjusted the folds with a smooth of her hand. something that is smooth; a smooth part or place: through the rough and the smooth. Verb Phrases. smooth over, to make seem less severe, disagreeable, or irreconcilable; allay; mitigate: He smoothed over my disappointment with kind words.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsmooth adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   adjective. /smuːð/ (comparative smoother, superlative smoothest) Idioms. flat/even. completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes. the smooth surface of the metal. a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth. The water was as smooth as glass. a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › resmoothSmooth Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Smooth definition, free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road. See more.