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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

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   • (Definition of smooth from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 規則的, 光滑的，平滑的, 未打斷的… 规则的, 光滑的，平滑的, 未打断的… liso, suave, alisar… liso, suave, tranquilo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SMOOTH meaning: 1. having a regular surface that has no holes or lumps in it: 2. A substance that is smooth has no….

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   • to make something flat or smooth by pressing. she smoothed her skirt down, fluffed her hair, and went into the boardroom. Karen smoothed down the bedclothes. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content .

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   • free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road. generally flat or unruffled, as a calm sea. free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek. free from or proceeding without abrupt curves, bends, etc.: a smooth ride. allowing or having an even, uninterrupted movement or flow: smooth driving.

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   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; Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth. They noticed her perfectly smooth white skin. The new motorway surfaces were smooth as silk. opposite rough

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   smeeth (dialectal)

   (verb, archaic): smoothe

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   From Middle English smothe, smethe, from Old English smēþe, smōþ, both from Proto-West Germanic *smanþī, of unknown origin. Cognate with Scots smuith (“smooth”), Low German smood and smödig (“smooth, malleable, ductile”), Dutch smeuïg (“smooth”) (from earlier smeudig).

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   smooth (comparative smoother, superlative smoothest) 1. Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. 1.1. 1695, C[harles] A[lphonse] du Fresnoy, translated by John Dryden, De Arte Graphica. The Art of Painting,[…], London: […] J[ohn] Heptinstall for W. Rogers,[…], →OCLC: 1.1.1. The outlines must be smooth, […]imperceptible to the touch, and eve...

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   smooth (comparative smoother, superlative smoothest) 1. Smoothly. 1.1. 1591 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Second Part of Henry the Sixt,[…]”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies.[…] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act III, scene ii]: 1.1.1. Smoothruns the wa...

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   smooth (plural smooths) 1. Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily. 1.1. 1611, The Holy Bible,[…] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker,[…], →OCLC, Genesis 27:16: 1.1.1. The smoothof his neck. 1.2. 1861 January – 1862 August, W[illiam] M[akepeace] Thackeray, The Adventures of Philip on His Way through the World;[…], vol...

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   smooth (third-person singular simple present smooths, present participle smoothing, simple past and past participle smoothed) 1. (transitive) To make smooth or even. 1.1. 1961, William Gibson, The Miracle Worker‎, →ISBN, page 37: 1.1.1. She smoothsher skirt, looking as composed and ladylike as possible. 1.1. Synonym: smoothen 2. (transitive) To red...

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   Smooth definition: free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough. See examples of SMOOTH used in a sentence.

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   The plane made a smooth landing. She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. man; 5 (often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behavior) very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere synonym smarmy I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me. He's something of a smooth operator. drink/taste

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   smooth something on/into/over something to put a layer of a soft substance over a surface. Smooth the icing over the top of the cake.

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