smooth

/smˈuːð/

/ˈsmuð/

[adjective] [verb] [noun]

smooth

[ADJECTIVE]

having an even surface without any holes or lumps

antonyms : rough

without any sudden changes, jerks, or bumps; steady and continuous

synonyms : fluent

fluid

liquid

smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

synonyms : bland

politic

suave

of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

antonyms : rough

(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

synonyms : legato

antonyms : staccato

of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

antonyms : rough

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

synonyms : placid

lacking obstructions or difficulties

to smooth

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

synonyms : smoothen

antonyms : roughen

make (a surface) shine

synonyms : polish

shine

smoothen

free from obstructions

synonyms : smooth out

Smooth

[NOUN]

the act of smoothing

Examples

1. The silk feels smooth.

2. When we were little and were getting on Grandpa's last nerve, she smoothed his ruffled feathers.

3. Adding crème fraîche to mashed potatoes gives them a silky smooth texture and a subtle tang.

4. We'll be in smooth waters if we can secure a new loan extension from the bank.

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