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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.

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   : 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. : free from difficulties or impediments. the smooth course of his life. 3. : even and uninterrupted in flow or flight. 4.

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

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

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   a. Having a fine texture: a smooth fabric. b. Having an even consistency: a smooth pudding. c. Having an even or gentle motion or movement: a smooth ride. 4. Having no obstructions or difficulties: a smooth operation; a smooth trip. 5. Easy-going; serene: a smooth temperament. 6. Not sharp or bitter in taste: a smooth wine. 7.

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

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

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

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   If you smooth something, you move your hands over its surface to make it smooth and flat.

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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.

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

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   (of a liquid mixture) without any solid pieces. Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste. Once the mixture is smooth, spread it over the cake. without problems. happening or continuing without any problems. They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. a fairly smooth transition to democracy.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › smoothSMOOTH Synonyms: 359 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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    Synonyms for SMOOTH: sophisticated, graceful, civilized, polished, gracious, suave, urbane, attractive; Antonyms of SMOOTH: wooden, stiff, uncomfortable, green, uneasy, uncouth, awkward, clumsy

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    Find 177 different ways to say SMOOTH, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.