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smooth
01
having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
smoothest
Comparative
smoother
gradable
Examples
The marble countertop was smooth to the touch.
02
characterized by a continuous and even movement
Examples
The car's smooth ride made the long journey enjoyable.
Examples
His smooth demeanor made everyone feel at ease during the meeting.
04
melodious and pleasing to the ear, often characterized by a gentle flow and a refined quality
Examples
The artist’s smooth vocals made the ballad incredibly soothing to listen to.
Examples
The smooth waters of the pond were ideal for fishing, with no disturbances to scare away the fish.
06
free from obstacles or difficulties
Examples
The smooth negotiation process led to a successful agreement for both parties.
to smooth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
smooth
3rd person singular
smooths
Present participle
smoothing
Past simple
smoothed
Past participle
smoothed
Examples
The painter smoothed the wall before applying a fresh coat of paint.
1.1
to make hair or feather neat and tidy
Transitive: to smooth hair or feather
Examples
The bird paused to smooth its feathers, preparing for a graceful flight.
02
to remove obstacles or difficulties
Transitive: to smooth a process or obstacle
Examples
The manager smoothed the negotiation process by addressing concerns from both parties.
03
to flatten or steady one’s facial expression, achieving a calm or emotionless appearance
Transitive: to smooth one’s facial expression
Examples
He smoothed his face, concealing any signs of distress during the tense conversation.
04
to make a graph or data set more even by removing bumps or fluctuations
Transitive: to smooth a graph or data set
Examples
The scientist smoothed the data points to make the trends easier to interpret.
Smooth
01
the act or process of making something even
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
smooths
Examples
The smooth took longer than expected, but the results were worth it.
Lexical Tree
smoothly
smoothness
unsmooth
smooth
