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   smooth

   /smuːð/

   adjective

   • 1. having an even and regular surface; 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 calmstilltranquilplacidsereneundisturbedunruffledevenflatglassymirror-likewavelessdead 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 US market was not quite so smooth" Similar straightforwardeasyeffortlesstrouble-freeuntroubledwell orderedsimpleplain sailingOpposite fraught
   • 4. (of a person or their manner) suavely charming in a way regarded as possibly insincere: "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: "she smoothed out the newspaper" Similar flattenmake flatlevelmake levellevel outlevel offmake eveneven offeven outpress (down)rollsteamrollironplanemake uniformmake regularregularize
   • ▪ 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"
   • 2. deal successfully with (a problem or difficulty): "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

   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 › dictionary › englishSMOOTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SMOOTH definition: 1. having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › smoothSmooth Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a (1) : having a continuous even surface. (2) of a curve : being the representation of a function with a continuous first derivative. (3) : having or being a short even coat of hair. a smooth collie. compare rough, wirehaired. b. : being without hair. c. : glabrous. a smooth leaf. d. : causing no resistance to sliding. 2.

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

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   having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly: a smooth surface / texture / consistency. This pudding is deliciously smooth and creamy. Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. The road ahead was flat and smooth.

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

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   Something smooth is free of roughness, stubble, or other imperfections that you can feel with your hands. If your wooden table is giving you splinters, use a sander to smooth it down and make it smooth. As you can see, smooth works as both a verb and an adjective.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › smoothSMOOTH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   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. smoothness uncountable noun [with supplement]

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

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   1. a. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at level. b. Free from waves or disturbances; calm: The lake is smooth today. 2. 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. 3. a.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsmooth adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of smooth adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySMOOTH | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    having a regular surface that has no holes or lumps in it: soft, smooth skin. a smooth wooden table. Fewer examples. The table has a smooth, shiny finish. Polishing can be used to create a smooth surface. The birch tree has smooth bark. The nuts have a hard, smooth shell. The surface of the lake was smooth.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsmooth verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of smooth verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.