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smooth
(sm/u//D/ )

adjective (a)

  • having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities(adj.all)
    Example:
    Smooth skin.
    A smooth tabletop.
    Smooth fabric.
    A smooth road.
    Water as smooth as a mirror.
    Antonym:
    rough, unsmooth
    source: wordnet30
  • of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth(adj.all)
    Antonym:
    rough
    source: wordnet30
  • (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    legato
    Antonym:
    disconnected, staccato
    source: wordnet30
  • of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence(adj.all)
    Example:
    A smooth ride.
    Antonym:
    bumpy, jolting, jolty, jumpy, rocky, rough
    source: wordnet30
  • Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the act of smoothing(noun.act)
    Example:
    He gave his hair a quick smooth.
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • Smoothly.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication(adj.all)
    Example:
    The manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error.
    Synonym:
    bland, politic, suave
    source: wordnet30
  • smooth and unconstrained in movement(adj.all)
    Example:
    A long, smooth stride.
    Synonym:
    fluent, fluid, liquid
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking obstructions or difficulties(adj.all)
    Example:
    The bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly.
    source: wordnet30
  • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves(adj.all)
    Example:
    A smooth channel crossing.
    Synonym:
    placid, quiet, still, tranquil, unruffled
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Smooth the surface of the wood.
    Synonym:
    smoothen
    Antonym:
    roughen
    source: wordnet30
  • make (a surface) shine(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    polish, shine, smoothen
    source: wordnet30
  • free from obstructions(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Smooth the way towards peace negotiations.
    Synonym:
    smooth out
    source: wordnet30
  • To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board with a plane; to smooth cloth with an iron.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To flatter; to use blandishment.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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