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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

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   How is the word smooth different from other adjectives like it? Some common synonyms of smooth are bland, diplomatic, politic, suave, and urbane. While all these words mean "pleasantly tactful and well-mannered," smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity.

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   smooth. adjective. These are words and phrases related to smooth. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of smooth. The road is very smooth here. The fashion model has smooth skin. Synonyms. even. flat. level. silky. velvety. sleek. Antonyms. rough. bumpy. uneven. irregular. Stir the mixture until smooth.

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   smooth. Synonyms for SMOOTH: fluid, uniform, regular, balmy, even, invariable, undeviating, delicate, steady, stable; Antonyms for SMOOTH: abrupt, rough, uneven, changeable, spasmodic, irregular, coarse, erratic, wrinkled, intermittent.

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   smooth. 1 (adjective) in the sense of even. Definition. having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes. a smooth surface. Synonyms. even. level. flat. plane. plain. flush. horizontal. unwrinkled. See examples for synonyms. Opposites. rough , irregular , uneven , bumpy , lumpy. 2 (adjective) in the sense of sleek. Definition.

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    smooth. WordReference English Thesaurus © 2024. Sense: Adjective: without bumps. Synonyms: flat, plane, even, flush, unwrinkled, unvarying, level, sleek, still, unruffled, ironed, mirrorlike, glossy, glassy, smooth as silk, flawless, perfect, smooth to the touch. Antonyms: lumpy, bumpy, grainy, wrinkled, varying, relieved, creased.

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