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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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   What does smooth mean?

   • smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles. suave, urbane, diplomatic, bland, smooth, politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered. suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction. urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience.

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   How do you describe a smooth man?

   • The smoothness of your transitions depend on how you mesh with the other people in your life. If you describe someone, especially a man, as smooth, you mean that they are extremely smart, confident, and polite, often in a way that you find rather unpleasant. Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been picked as finalists.

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   What is the difference between smooth and easy?

   • smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. easy, facile, simple, light, effortless, smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty. easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks. facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

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   Is smooth a verb or adjective?

   • Other forms: smoothed; smoothing; smoothest; smooths; smoothingly 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.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSMOOTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of smooth as an adjective and a verb in English, with synonyms, idioms, and phrasal verbs. See how smooth is used in different contexts, such as surface, texture, taste, speech, and statistics.

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     SMOOTH meaning: 1. having a surface or consisting of a...

   • Znaczenie Smooth, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     smooth definicja: 1. having a surface or consisting of a...

   • Smooth in Traditional Chinese

     SMOOTH translate: 規則的, 光滑的，平滑的, 未打斷的, 順利的，流暢的, 口感好的,...

   • Smooth: Korean Translation

     SMOOTH translate: 매끄러운, 부드러운, (급격한 움직임이 없이) 부드러운, 매끈하게 하다....

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

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   The meaning of SMOOTH is having a continuous even surface. How to use smooth in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Smooth.

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

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › smoothSMOOTH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of smooth as an adjective and a verb in English, with synonyms, idioms, and phrasal verbs. See how to use smooth in different contexts, such as describing a surface, a ride, a talk, or a data series.

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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.

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

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   You use smooth to describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble. Political hopes for a swift and smooth transition to democracy have been dashed. A number of problems marred the smooth running of this event. Synonyms: easy, straightforward, trouble-free, effortless More Synonyms of smooth.

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

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   Smooth means having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. It also means free from waves or disturbances; calm, or free from obstructions or difficulties. See synonyms, usage, and related terms.