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smooth

1 of 3

adjective

ˈsmüt͟h 

Synonyms of smooth

1

a(1)

: having a continuous even surface

(2)

of a curve

: being the representation of a function with a continuous first derivative

(3)

: having or being a short even coat of hair

a smooth collie

compare rough, wirehaired

b

: being without hair

c

: glabrous

a smooth leaf

d

: causing no resistance to sliding

2

: free from difficulties or impediments

the smooth course of his life

3

: even and uninterrupted in flow or flight

4

: excessively and often artfully suave : ingratiating

a smooth operator

5

a

: serene, equable

a smooth disposition

b

: amiable, courteous

6

a

: not sharp or harsh

a smooth sherry

b

: free from lumps

smooth

adverb

smoothly

adverb

smoothness

noun

smooth

2 of 3

verb

smoothed; smoothing; smooths also smoothes

transitive verb

1

: to make smooth

2

a

: to free from what is harsh or disagreeable : polish

smoothed out his style

b

: soothe

3

: to minimize (something, such as a fault) especially in order to allay anger or ill will

his main job is to smooth over the friction that so often arises—Brian Crozier

4

: to free from obstruction or difficulty

conciliation smoothed the way to an agreement

5

a

: to press flat

smoothed down the folds of her dress

b

: to remove expression from (one's face) : compose

6

: to cause to lie evenly and in order : preen

a bird smoothing its feathers

7

: to free (a graph, a collection of data, etc.) from irregularities

intransitive verb

: to become smooth

smoother

noun

smooth

3 of 3

noun

1

: a smooth part

2

: the act of smoothing

3

: a smoothing implement

Synonyms

Adjective

debonair

sophisticated

suave

svelte

urbane

Verb

ease

facilitate

grease

loosen (up)

unclog

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level, flat, plane, even, smooth mean having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities. level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon.

the vast prairies are nearly level

flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions.

the work surface must be flat

plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface.

the plane sides of a crystal

even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight.

trim the hedge so it is even

smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities.

a smooth skating rink

easy, facile, simple, light, effortless, smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty. easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

suave, urbane, diplomatic, bland, smooth, politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered. suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction.

a suave public relations coordinator

urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience.

an urbane traveler

diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully.

a diplomatic negotiator

bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities.

a bland master of ceremonies

smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity.

a smooth salesman

politic implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people.

a cunningly politic manager

Examples of smooth in a Sentence

Adjective

They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth.

The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water.

Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth.

The milkshake was smooth and creamy.

With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one.

Our trip was smooth and uneventful.

the smooth movements of a swimmer

She has a nice, smooth golf swing.

His new car has a smooth ride.

Our flight was very smooth.

Verb

He smoothed his tie and headed out the door.

The coin's date had been smoothed away over time.

Smooth the cream on after your shower.

Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing.

She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.

He smoothed ointment over the cut.

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Recent Examples on the WebAdjective

This lightweight puffer jacket is super smooth and soft to the touch and easy to put on.

—Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024

After one month of trying these products, my skin texture was smoother, my pigmentation evened out, and for the most part, my blemishes disappeared (apart from occasional flare-ups).

—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024

But recent studies looking at galaxies today have measured values 8% to 10% lower, implying that the universe is unexpectedly smooth.

—Liz Kruesi, Quanta Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024

A lot of people have an image of me being kind of smooth.

—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024

But the path had not been so smooth for incumbent President George H.W. Bush in 1992.

—Ron Elving, NPR, 3 Mar. 2024

That the road to the big night would be smooth like fresh pavement.

—Helena Andrews-Dyer, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024

The latency is incredibly responsive and the pre-lubed Gateron switches are as smooth as butter.

—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

The smooth, flat tool is easy to maneuver and incorporate into your daily routine.

—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024

Verb

They’re made from a four-way stretch, smoothing ponte material and have hidden core shaping technology.

—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024

The brand’s resulting body care products, High Roller and Slather, both work to exfoliate and smooth the skin, targeting ingrown hairs and keratosis pilaris (among other texture issues) respectively with ingredients like glycolic acid, willow bark extract, and retinol.

—Hannah Baxter, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024

Step in the Ouai Hair Gloss that in one pea-sized drop (or two-pea sized drops for thicker or textured hair) will smooth and add instant bounce and shine.

—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024

Along the way, smaller prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 would be awarded for various milestones, such as the first to read letters in a scroll or to build software tools capable of smoothing the image processing.

—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 5 Feb. 2024

Each of these teensy homes had been rendered by A.I. software and smoothed with an assist from more A.I. software.

—Amanda Hess, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2024

To ensure a polished look, smooth down flyaways with hairspray and cover up your hair tie by wrapping hair around it and securing it with a bobby pin.

—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024

This approach helps smooth the road to change management as teams see achievements firsthand.

—Sean Thompson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

The castor oil conditions and smoothes the hair to provide frizz-free results.

—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024

Noun

Step out for a ballroom and Latin dance competition featuring competitive events in international standard and Latin, American smooth and rhythm, and nightclub dances.

—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024

Fortunately, the waistband's slight compression smooths and lifts in all of the right places.

—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024

The wheels and sturdy handles make transportation smooth, but its kickstand doesn’t work well.

—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024

Building one of these from a kit comes down to this: pin the parts together, peen over the pin heads, and grind the rough assembly smooth using a random orbit sander.

—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 28 Aug. 2023

The Super Peptide Booster is a lightweight serum that smooths and firms skin with a cocktail of ingredients that includes firming orchard stem cells and hydrating peony root extract.

—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 11 July 2023

Designed with castor oil for its long-lasting nourishment and ability to soften the lips over time, the formula goes on smooth and features a creamy texture that instantly hydrates lips while depositing light pigment.

—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024

The suites also have closets to hang clothes and jackets, and complimentary sleepwear smooths the rough edges of long-haul flight—as do the personal minibar and digital monitor for communicating with the flight attendants.

—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023

The formula glides on smooth and isn’t sticky — an essential component of any lip gloss.

—Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth; akin to Old Saxon smōthi smooth

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Phrases Containing smooth

smooth breathing

smooth operator

smooth a path

smooth sailing

smooth talker

smooth out

(as) smooth as silk

smooth the way

smooth over

smooth fox terrier

smooth hound

smooth-talking

smooth away

smooth muscle

smooth-tongued

take the rough with the smooth

smooth things out

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smooth

1 of 2

adjective

ˈsmüt͟h 

1

a

: having a continuous even surface : not rough

a smooth skin

b

: not hairy

2

: free from obstacles or difficulties

a smooth path

3

: even and uninterrupted in flow or flight

4

: flattering but not truthfully so

a smooth talker

5

a

: calm in manner or behavior : serene

a smooth disposition

b

: amiable, courteous

6

: not sharp or harsh

a smooth sherry

smoothly

adverb

smoothness

noun

smooth

2 of 2

verb

1

: to make smooth

smooth the edge of a board

2

a

: to free from what is harsh or disagreeable : polish

smoothed out my style

b

: to make calm : soothe

3

: to make (as a fault) seem of little importance in order to avoid bad feelings

smoothed things over with apologies

4

: to free from trouble or difficulty

smoothed the way for a quick end to the dispute

5

: to press flat

smoothed down the folds of the tablecloth

6

: to cause to lie evenly and in order : preen

smooths down its feathers

smoother

noun

Medical Definition

smooth

adjective

ˈsmüt͟h 

: forming or being a colony with a flat shiny surface usually made up of organisms that form no chains or filaments, show characteristic internal changes, and tend toward marked increase in capsule formation and virulence

—used of dissociated strains of bacteria

compare rough

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Meaning of smooth in English

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B1 having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly: a smooth surface/texture/consistency This custard is deliciously smooth and creamy. Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. The road ahead was flat and smooth. This moisturizer will help to keep your skin smooth.

More examplesFewer examplesThe chocolate mousse was smooth and creamy.The surface had been filed smooth.Knead the dough until smooth.Rub the wood down with fine sandpaper till it is smooth.A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Straight, even and level

be (as) flat as a pancake idiom

clean

clean-cut

cleanly

consistency

fine-grained

flat

plane

relax

rhythm

seamless

sleek

sleekly

square

straight

straight edge

straightness

super-smooth

true

ultra-smooth

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smooth adjective

(NOT INTERRUPTED)

C2 happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty: We had a very smooth flight with no turbulence at all. The car's improved suspension gives a much smoother ride than earlier models. An efficient transport system is vital to the smooth running of a country's economy.

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Continuous & permanent

abiding

abidingly

ad infinitum

around-the-clock

be

gnawing

here to stay idiom

immanence

immanent

immanently

non-seasonal

non-stop

on the bounce idiom

on the spin idiom

on the trot idiom

unendingly

uninterrupted

uninterruptedly

unrelentingly

unrelieved

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Efficient and effective

smooth adjective

(TASTING PLEASANT)

having a pleasant flavour that is not sour or bitter: This coffee is incredibly smooth and rich.

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Pleasant to eat or drink

ambrosia

ambrosial

appetizing

appetizingly

cooked/done to a turn idiom

juicy

lekker

lip-smacking

luscious

lusciously

quaffable

scrumptious

scrumptiously

slap-up

smoothness

toothsome

ultra-smooth

uncloying

warming

yummy

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Wines & winemaking

smooth adjective

(NOT SINCERE)

very polite, confident, and able to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere: The deputy director is so smooth that many of his colleagues distrust him. In job interviews, the successful candidates tend to be the smooth talkers who know exactly how to make the right impression.

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Affected & insincere

affectation

affected

affectedly

archly

artificial

feyness

forced

forcedly

fustian

glib

phony-baloney

piously

ponce

ponce about/around

posey

studiedly

sugary

super-smooth

superslick

talk the talk ... walk the walk idiom

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Talkative and eloquent

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smoothnessIdioms

as smooth as silk/a baby's bottom

be smooth sailing

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smooth verb

(MAKE FLAT)

[ I or T ] to move your hands across something in order to make it flat: He straightened his tie nervously and smoothed (down) his hair.

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Making things more or less smooth or straight

bunch

bunch (something) up

coarsen

coarsening

creased

crinkle

fold

folding

furl

grooming

interfold

isolator

pucker

rumple

sand

sandpaper

screw

sleek

sleek back/down

wrinkle

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smooth verb

(REMOVE PROBLEMS)

[ T ] to remove difficulties and make something easier to do or achieve: We encourage parents to help smooth their children's way through school. We must do more to smooth the country's path to democratic reform.

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Making things better

add salt to something idiom

allay

alleviate

alleviation

ameliorate

leavening

levelling up

lighten

liven (something) up

lubricate

make a difference idiom

rationalize

rectify

rehabilitate

remedial

reorganize

repair

repolish

restructure

revamp

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smooth verb

(RUB)

[ T + adv/prep ] to cover the surface of something with a liquid or soft substance, using gentle rubbing movements: Pour some oil into the palm of your hand and then smooth it over your arms and neck.

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Making things more or less smooth or straight

bunch

bunch (something) up

coarsen

coarsening

creased

crinkle

fold

folding

furl

grooming

interfold

isolator

pucker

rumple

sand

sandpaper

screw

sleek

sleek back/down

wrinkle

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Scratching and rubbing

Phrasal verbs

smooth something away

smooth something out

smooth something over

(Definition of smooth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

smooth | American Dictionary

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having a surface or substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes or lumps or areas that rise or fall suddenly: a smooth surface Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. The baby’s skin is so smooth!

smooth adjective [-er/-est only]

(NOT INTERRUPTED)

happening without any sudden changes, interruption, inconvenience, or difficulty: a smooth ride/flight The bill had a smooth passage through both houses of Congress.

smooth adjective [-er/-est only]

(POLITE)

polite, confident, and persuasive, esp. in a way that lacks sincerity: I trust an honest face more than a smooth talker.

smoothverb [ T ] us

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smooth verb [T]

(MAKE EASIER)

to remove difficulties and make something easier to do: We must do more to smooth the country’s path to democratic reform.

smooth verb [T]

(MAKE REGULAR)

to make something perfectly flat or regular: Use fine sandpaper to smooth the surface before varnishing. She smoothed the wrinkles from her skirt.

Phrasal verbs

smooth down something

smooth out something

smooth over something

(Definition of smooth from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

smooth | Business English

smoothverb [ T ] uk

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in statistics, to change very high and very low numbers in a series in order to show the main direction of the series more clearly: We've smoothed these figures so that you can see the overall picture more easily.

(Definition of smooth from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of smooth

smooth

Suppression of stochastic pulsation in laser-plasma interaction by smoothing methods.

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Cross-correlograms were neither filtered nor smoothed, and bin-widths were 0.1 msec.

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The second world war saw the famous work on prediction for antiaircraft gunfire, with implications for extrapolation, interpolation and smoothing more generally.

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Figure 2 shows that, in this case, optimal policy smooths the short-run costs over time by taking a gradual approach to disinflation.

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Our objective is to improve the performance of the trigram model for supertagging by smoothing one of its probability distributions.

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When this happens, we have systematically checked that these distortions are smoothed out when a higher resolution (512 x 512) is employed.

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However, using such incentives implies that consumption smoothing will not be achieved when the outcome of the investment decision is uncertain.

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The second term on the right is for minimizing the joint velocity, thus smoothing the motion as well as minimizing energy consumption.

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However, in the low density foam region, the radiation energy can be confined and the implosion non-uniformity is smoothed.

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We have chosen to use dilation and compactness here, because we will use the same technique again when bounding smoothed projections.

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Such smoothing would greatly reduce any statistical fluctuations in the magnetic-field measurements.

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We shall determine the algebra of complete symbols by computing the quotient by smoothing operators.

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As suggested above for woodworking, innovations that smoothed the flow of work were valued, but highly specialized machines that lacked versatility held little appeal.

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Using the feature vector representation, tree frames are partitioned into tree families which are subsequently used for smoothing a supertagging model.

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More specifically, much smoother transient and steady-state responses are obtained by using the modified schemes.

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Translations of smooth

in Chinese (Traditional)

規則的, 光滑的,平滑的, 未打斷的…

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规则的, 光滑的,平滑的, 未打断的…

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liso, suave, alisar…

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liso, suave, tranquilo…

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गुठळ्या नसलेले, गुळगुळीत, बिना धक्क्याची…

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smooth (REGULAR)

smooth (NOT INTERRUPTED)

smooth (TASTING PLEASANT)

smooth (NOT SINCERE)

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smooth (MAKE FLAT)

smooth (REMOVE PROBLEMS)

smooth (RUB)

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smooth (REGULAR)

smooth (NOT INTERRUPTED)

smooth (POLITE)

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smooth (MAKE EASIER)

smooth (MAKE REGULAR)

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adjective

as in sophisticated

as in easy

as in plane

as in calm

verb

as in to facilitate

as in to shave

as in to polish

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smooth

1 of 2

adjective

Definition of smooth

1

as in sophisticated

having or showing very polished and worldly manners

a smooth salesman of expensive jewelry

Synonyms & Similar Words

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sophisticated

graceful

civilized

polished

gracious

suave

urbane

attractive

slick

serene

svelte

experienced

confident

debonair

poised

cultured

unctuous

cultivated

cosmopolitan

smart

composed

glib

practiced

appealing

cavalier

calm

amiable

placid

seasoned

knowing

metropolitan

collected

undisturbed

tranquil

refined

practised

well-bred

genteel

unperturbed

secure

metro

assured

couth

cool

worldly-wise

self-assured

self-confident

self-possessed

schooled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

wooden

stiff

uncomfortable

green

uneasy

uncouth

awkward

clumsy

classless

stilted

raw

boorish

clownish

churlish

ungraceful

loutish

rustic

inexperienced

gauche

graceless

provincial

puerile

parochial

unrefined

callow

inelegant

uncivilized

unsophisticated

uncultured

ungainly

unworldly

rough-hewn

stodgy

gawky

rustical

insecure

diffident

hick

lubberly

philistine

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2

as in easy

involving minimal difficulty or effort

it should be smooth going from this point on

Synonyms & Similar Words

easy

simple

cheap

ready

effortless

painless

quick

soft

fluid

straightforward

fluent

light

royal

snap

downhill

facile

uncomplicated

hands-down

transparent

clear

obvious

distinct

unchallenging

mindless

unmistakable

evident

unambiguous

apparent

manifest

plain

unequivocal

clear-cut

idiotproof

palpable

patent

perspicuous

open-and-shut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

difficult

rough

hard

tough

stiff

severe

arduous

strenuous

formidable

laborious

killer

exacting

demanding

murderous

grueling

painful

labored

toilsome

herculean

troublesome

stressful

oppressive

burdensome

complex

onerous

exhausting

gruelling

intricate

complicated

toilful

problematic

involved

problematical

taxing

knotty

abstruse

recondite

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3

as in plane

having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities

a smooth skating rink

Synonyms & Similar Words

plane

flat

level

horizontal

exact

even

flush

uniform

regular

true

vertical

straight

aligned

alined

tabular

plumb

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rough

coarse

uneven

bumpy

lumpy

irregular

warped

wavy

undulating

inexact

unsmoothed

undulatory

unaligned

pitted

pockmarked

pocky

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4

as in calm

free from emotional or mental agitation

his smooth disposition and leadership qualities lend themselves well to the position

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calm

serene

peaceful

composed

tranquil

collected

placid

steady

unruffled

undisturbed

confident

unperturbed

untroubled

cool

possessed

limpid

at peace

sedate

mellow

together

unshaken

relaxed

unworried

centered

level

equal

recollected

relieved

self-possessed

well-balanced

nonchalant

self-composed

coolheaded

equable

unflappable

imperturbable

easygoing

carefree

unshakable

detached

affable

breezy

nerveless

even

sober

well-adjusted

even-keeled

assured

disciplined

unconcerned

dispassionate

laid-back

aloof

tranquillized

indifferent

stolid

impassive

phlegmatic

self-contained

loosey-goosey

self-assured

self-controlled

bovine

tranquilized

happy-go-lucky

devil-may-care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

upset

disturbed

agitated

perturbed

anxious

uneasy

distressed

bothered

nervous

unstrung

worried

unsettled

restless

tense

jumpy

unquiet

flustered

unglued

jittery

unhinged

unstable

discomposed

skittish

uptight

high-strung

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smooth

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verb

1

as in to facilitate

to free from obstruction or difficulty

a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

facilitate

accelerate

ease

improve

promote

grease

simplify

loosen (up)

speed

pave the way (for)

forward

assist

expedite

help

unclog

aid

hurry

quicken

hasten

further

rush

straighten (out)

streamline

advance

disentangle

abet

untangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hinder

impede

complicate

retard

aggravate

worsen

sophisticate

perplex

2

as in to shave

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps

the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry

Synonyms & Similar Words

shave

flatten

plane

trim

rake

smoothen

even

lay

level

clip

comb

prune

spread

crop

pare

surface

press

card

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rough

roughen

wrinkle

bend

kink

coarsen

pit

dent

rumple

3

as in to polish

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure

used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood

Synonyms & Similar Words

polish

rub

shine

coat

gloss

scrub

burnish

sleek

slick

buff

smoothen

grind

scrape

sand

dress

finish

furbish

bob

face

glaze

file

brighten

varnish

bone

japan

lacquer

veneer

scour

sandpaper

sandblast

lap

rasp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rough (up)

roughen

ruffle

scuff (up)

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How is the word smooth different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of smooth are bland, diplomatic, politic, suave, and urbane. While all these words mean "pleasantly tactful and well-mannered," smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity.

a smooth salesman

When might bland be a better fit than smooth?

While in some cases nearly identical to smooth, bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities.

a bland master of ceremonies

In what contexts can diplomatic take the place of smooth?

The synonyms diplomatic and smooth are sometimes interchangeable, but diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully.

a diplomatic negotiator

Where would politic be a reasonable alternative to smooth?

In some situations, the words politic and smooth are roughly equivalent. However, politic implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people.

a cunningly politic manager

When can suave be used instead of smooth?

The words suave and smooth are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction.

a suave public relations coordinator

When would urbane be a good substitute for smooth?

The words urbane and smooth can be used in similar contexts, but urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience.

an urbane traveler

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Meaning of smooth in English

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smooth adjective

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B1 having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly: a smooth surface/texture/consistency This pudding is deliciously smooth and creamy. Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. The road ahead was flat and smooth. This moisturizer will help to keep your skin smooth.

More examplesFewer examplesThe chocolate mousse was smooth and creamy.The surface had been filed smooth.Knead the dough until smooth.Rub the wood down with fine sandpaper till it is smooth.A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Straight, even and level

be (as) flat as a pancake idiom

clean

clean-cut

cleanly

consistency

fine-grained

flat

plane

relax

rhythm

seamless

sleek

sleekly

square

straight

straight edge

straightness

super-smooth

true

ultra-smooth

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smooth adjective

(NOT INTERRUPTED)

C2 happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty: We had a very smooth flight with no turbulence at all. The car's improved suspension gives a much smoother ride than earlier models. An efficient transportation system is vital to the smooth running of a country's economy.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Continuous & permanent

abiding

abidingly

ad infinitum

around-the-clock

be

gnawing

here to stay idiom

immanence

immanent

immanently

non-seasonal

nonstop

on the bounce idiom

on the spin idiom

on the trot idiom

unendingly

uninterrupted

uninterruptedly

unrelentingly

unrelieved

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Efficient and effective

smooth adjective

(TASTING PLEASANT)

having a pleasant flavor that is not sour or bitter: This coffee is incredibly smooth and rich.

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Pleasant to eat or drink

ambrosia

ambrosial

appetizing

appetizingly

cooked/done to a turn idiom

juicy

lekker

lip-smacking

luscious

lusciously

quaffable

scrumptious

scrumptiously

slap-up

smoothness

toothsome

ultra-smooth

uncloying

warming

yummy

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Wines & winemaking

smooth adjective

(NOT SINCERE)

very polite, confident, and able to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere: The deputy director is so smooth that many of his colleagues distrust him. In job interviews, the successful candidates tend to be the smooth talkers who know exactly how to make the right impression.

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Affected & insincere

affectation

affected

affectedly

archly

artificial

feyness

forced

forcedly

fustian

glib

phony-baloney

piously

ponce

ponce about/around

posey

studiedly

sugary

super-smooth

superslick

talk the talk ... walk the walk idiom

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Talkative and eloquent

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smoothnessIdioms

as smooth as silk/a baby's bottom

be smooth sailing

smoothverb us

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smooth verb

(MAKE FLAT)

[ I or T ] to move your hands across something in order to make it flat: He straightened his tie nervously and smoothed (down) his hair.

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Making things more or less smooth or straight

bunch

bunch (something) up

coarsen

coarsening

creased

crinkle

fold

folding

furl

grooming

interfold

isolator

pucker

rumple

sand

sandpaper

screw

sleek

sleek back/down

wrinkle

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smooth verb

(REMOVE PROBLEMS)

[ T ] to remove difficulties and make something easier to do or achieve: We encourage parents to help smooth their children's way through school. We must do more to smooth the country's path to democratic reform.

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Making things better

add salt to something idiom

allay

alleviate

alleviation

ameliorate

leveling up

lighten

liven (something) up

lubricate

make a difference idiom

make a world of difference idiom

rationalize

rectify

rehabilitate

remedial

repair

repolish

restructure

revamp

revitalize

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smooth verb

(RUB)

[ T + adv/prep ] to cover the surface of something with a liquid or soft substance, using gentle rubbing movements: Pour some oil into the palm of your hand and then smooth it over your arms and neck.

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Making things more or less smooth or straight

bunch

bunch (something) up

coarsen

coarsening

creased

crinkle

fold

folding

furl

grooming

interfold

isolator

pucker

rumple

sand

sandpaper

screw

sleek

sleek back/down

wrinkle

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Scratching and rubbing

Phrasal verbs

smooth something away

smooth something out

smooth something over

(Definition of smooth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

smooth | Intermediate English

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smooth adjective [-er/-est only]

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having a surface or substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes or lumps or areas that rise or fall suddenly: a smooth surface Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. The baby’s skin is so smooth!

smooth adjective [-er/-est only]

(NOT INTERRUPTED)

happening without any sudden changes, interruption, inconvenience, or difficulty: a smooth ride/flight The bill had a smooth passage through both houses of Congress.

smooth adjective [-er/-est only]

(POLITE)

polite, confident, and persuasive, esp. in a way that lacks sincerity: I trust an honest face more than a smooth talker.

smoothverb [ T ] us

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smooth verb [T]

(MAKE EASIER)

to remove difficulties and make something easier to do: We must do more to smooth the country’s path to democratic reform.

smooth verb [T]

(MAKE REGULAR)

to make something perfectly flat or regular: Use fine sandpaper to smooth the surface before varnishing. She smoothed the wrinkles from her skirt.

Phrasal verbs

smooth down something

smooth out something

smooth over something

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smooth | Business English

smoothverb [ T ] uk

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in statistics, to change very high and very low numbers in a series in order to show the main direction of the series more clearly: We've smoothed these figures so that you can see the overall picture more easily.

(Definition of smooth from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of smooth

smooth

The second time through was smooth, compared to the first.

From Huffington Post

But time has a way of smoothing over all transgressions, both real and imagined.

From The Mercury News

But our lives since the crash have not been smooth.

From New York Post

Towards the end of the plot, the data is fairly smooth.

From WIRED

But behind the scenes, things weren't so smooth on the campaign trail.

From ABC News

There will be no smooth sailing up or down.

From CNBC

Just make sure it's on a smooth, flat surface with plenty of room.

From Minneapolis Star Tribune

In the long term, however, they tend to smooth themselves out.

From Foreign Policy

Some of his moves were not so smooth.

From CNN

They may be spiky or smooth along the edge.

From Los Angeles Times

But even that is smooth ladies' man talk.

From NPR

A local program can help smooth their return to the workforce.

From The Seattle Times

Blend on high speed until smooth, about two minutes.

From Huffington Post

Even breads that are technically wheat, but are as soft and smooth as white bread, should be avoided.

From Huffington Post

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規則的, 光滑的,平滑的, 未打斷的…

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smooth (MAKE FLAT)

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evenflatlevelsilkyvelvetysleek

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roughbumpyunevenirregularStir the mixture until smooth.

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without lumps

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lumpyThe toboggan made a smooth run down the mountain.

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evensteadywithout abrupt turnswithout jerkswithout breaks

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jerkyunevenbumpyroughThe changeover in management was very smooth.

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orderlyharmoniouswell-orderedwell-regulatedmethodicaluneventfuleasycalmevenpeaceful

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disorderlydifficultturbulenttroublesomeNothing seems to upset his smooth disposition.

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evencalmserenepeacefulplacideasygoingpleasantmildcomposedcollectedself-possessed

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nervousexcitableShe is a smooth talker.

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flatteringingratiatingglibfacilesuave

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roughunpolishedabrasiveThat's a smooth wine.

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mellowmildwithout sharpness

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harshsharppungentsmooth

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make evenmake levelflatten

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roughenrough upMoney smoothed her way to the top.

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paveopenprepareeasefacilitatehelp

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hamperhinderHe should smooth his sales pitch.

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refinecultivatepolishperfectsoftenmellowcivilizeThe mayor was able to smooth the anger of the mob.

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calmsoothemollifyappeaseassuageallaymitigate

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Definition of smooth adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

smooth adjective   /smuːð/  /smuːð/(comparative smoother, superlative smoothest)Idioms

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flat/even  completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holesthe smooth surface of the metala lotion to make your skin feel soft and smoothThe water was as smooth as glass.a paint that gives a smooth, silky finishOver the years, the stone steps had worn smooth.They noticed her perfectly smooth white skin. The new motorway surfaces were smooth as silk. opposite roughExtra ExamplesThe surface should be sanded smooth.This cream makes even the roughest hands silky smooth.her beautifully smooth complexionthe deceptively smooth surface of the glacierOxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbefeellook…adverbextremelyfairlyvery…See full entry

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without solid pieces  (of a liquid mixture) without any solid piecesMix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.Once the mixture is smooth, spread it over the cake.

without problems  happening or continuing without any problemsThey are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.a fairly smooth transition to democracyThey could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.The project got off to a remarkably smooth start.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbelookseem…adverbextremelyfairlyvery…See full entry movement  even and regular, without sudden stops and startsThe car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride.The plane made a smooth landing.She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. man(often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behaviour) very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere synonym smarmyI don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.He's something of a smooth operator. drink/tastepleasant and not bitterThis coffee has a smooth, rich taste. voice/musicnice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds

Word OriginOld English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.Idioms be smooth/clear sailing (North American English) (British English be plain sailing)to be simple and free from trouble See smooth in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee smooth in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:

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