Smooth

Quick meaning: Smooth is an adjective meaning Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

Meaning

Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

More Meanings

1. Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.
2. Bland; glib.
3. Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; fluent.
4. Suave; sophisticated.
5. (of an action) Natural; unconstrained.
6. (of a motion) Unbroken.
7. (chiefly of water) Placid, calm.

Example Sentences

We hope for a smooth transition to the new system.

This smooth discourse and mild behavior oft / Conceal a traitor.

Smooth and slender and naked, Mary Rittersdorf faced her husband.

Teaching that’s done by talking seems to have one rough path and another part which is smoother.

Word Forms

• smoother
• smoothest
• smoothe
• smooths
• smoothing
• smoothed

Synonyms for smooth

Depending on context, synonyms include even, fluid, slick, downy, flat, frictionless.

Antonyms for smooth

Common opposites include rough, uneven, bumpy, coarse, textured, disconnected.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sleek, smoothen, sinuate, slick, flowing, undulate.

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