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   smooth

   /smo͞oT͟H/

   adjective

   • 1. having an even and regular surface or consistency; 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 calmstilltranquilplacidsereneundisturbedunruffledevenflatglassymirrorlikewavelessdead 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 U.S. market was not quite so smooth" Similar straightforwardeasyeffortlesstrouble-freeuntroubledwell orderedsimpleplain sailingOpposite fraught
   • 4. (of a person or their manner, actions, or words) suavely charming in a way considered to be unctuous: "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 by running one's hand over it: "she smoothed out the newspaper" Similar flattenmake flatlevelmake levellevel outlevel offmake eveneven offeven outpress (down)rollsteamrollironplanemake uniformmake regularregularize
   • ▪ rub off the rough edges of (something): "you can use sandpaper to smooth the joint"
   • ▪ deal successfully with (a problem, difficulty, or perceived fault): "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
   • ▪ 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"

   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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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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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   easy and uniform, as motion or the working of a machine. having projections worn away: a smooth tire casing. free from hindrances or difficulties: a smooth day at the office. noting a metal file having the minimum commercial grade of coarseness for a single-cut file. Compare dead-smooth.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › smooth_1smooth adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of smooth adjective in Oxford Advanced American 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.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › smoothsmooth - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    smooth meaning, definition, what is smooth: a smooth surface has no rough parts, lum...: Learn more.