Smooth

/smuːð/ · adjective

Meaning

Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

The outlines must be smooth, […]imperceptible to the touch, and even, without eminence or cavities.

“A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron; and she looked it, always trim and trig and smooth of surface like a converted yacht cleared for action. ¶ Near her wandered her husband, orientally bland, invariably affable,[…].

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.

We hope for a smooth transition to the new system.

England's path to Poland and Ukraine next summer looked to be a smooth one as goals from Ashley Young and Darren Bent gave them a comfortable lead after 31 minutes.

The path to approval has been bumpiest in Washington, where Democrats in Congress have raised concerns over Mexico’s enforcement of labor rights and environmental law — and smoothest in Mexico, where the president has described the accord as a guarantee of stability for his country’s economy.

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

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Word Forms

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

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