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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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The first known use of smooth was
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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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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 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.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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 uk
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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.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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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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
(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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規則的, 光滑的,平滑的, 未打斷的…
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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)
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Synonyms of smooth
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
as in sophisticatedas in easyas in planeas in calmas in to facilitateas in to shaveas 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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
2 of 2
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
smoothadjective us
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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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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.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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
smoothadjective [ -er/-est only ] us
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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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What is the pronunciation of smooth?
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規則的, 光滑的,平滑的, 未打斷的…
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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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smooth something out
smooth something away
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smooth the path/way
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