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   smooth

   /smuːð/

   adjective

   • 1. having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations: "smooth flat rocks" Similar evenlevelflatas flat as a pancakeplaneflushunwrinkledfeaturelesspolishedburnishedglossyshinyglassysheenylustroussleeksilkysatinyrare:unroughclean-shavensmooth-shavenhairlessOpposite unevenroughdullroughhirsute
   • ▪ (of a liquid) with an even consistency; without lumps: "cook gently until the sauce is smooth" Similar creamywhippedvelvetyof an even consistencyOpposite lumpy
   • ▪ (of the sea or another body of water) without heavy waves; calm: "the smooth summer sea" Similar calmstilltranquilplacidsereneundisturbedunruffledevenflatglassymirror-likewavelessdead calmlike a millpondOpposite roughchoppy
   • ▪ denoting the face of a tennis or squash racket without the projecting loops from the stringing process (used as a call when the racket is spun to decide the right to serve first or to choose ends).
   • 2. (of movement) without jerks: "the trucks gave a smooth ride"
   • 3. (of an action, event, or process) without problems or difficulties: "the group's expansion into the US market was not quite so smooth" Similar straightforwardeasyeffortlesstrouble-freeuntroubledwell orderedsimpleplain sailingOpposite fraught
   • 4. (of a person or their manner) suavely charming in a way regarded as possibly insincere: "his voice was infuriatingly smooth" Similar suaveurbanesophisticatedpolisheddebonaircourteousgracioussmooth-tonguedglibmedia-savvypersuasiveslickoilyingratiatingunctuousinformal:smarmyOpposite gauche
   • 5. (of food or drink) without harshness or bitterness: "a lovely, smooth, very fruity wine" Similar mellowmildagreeablepleasantblandsoftsoothingOpposite harshbitter

   verb

   • 1. give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance: "she smoothed out the newspaper" Similar flattenmake flatlevelmake levellevel outlevel offmake eveneven offeven outpress (down)rollsteamrollironplanemake uniformmake regularregularize
   • ▪ modify (a graph, curve, etc.) so as to lessen irregularities: "values are collected over a long period of time so that fluctuations are smoothed out"
   • 2. deal successfully with (a problem or difficulty): "these doctrinal disputes were smoothed over" Similar settleresolvepatch upsort outiron output to rightsmendremedyhealcurerectify
   • ▪ free (a course of action) from difficulties or problems: "a conference would be held to smooth the way for the establishment of the provisional government" Similar easemake easymake easierfacilitateclear the way forpave the way forsmooth the way foropen the door forexpediteassistaidhelphelp alongoiloil the wheels oflubricate

   adverb

   • 1. in a way that is without difficulties: archaic "the course of true love never did run smooth"

   Word Origin Old Englishsmōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. smoothable adjective
   • 2. smoothish adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSMOOTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     SMOOTH meaning: 1. having a surface or consisting of a...

   • Znaczenie Smooth, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     smooth definicja: 1. having a surface or consisting of a...

   • Smooth: Italian Translation

     SMOOTH translate: liscio, levigato, piano, liscio, omogeneo,...

   • Smooth Spanish Translation

     SMOOTH translate: liso, suave, suave, suave, alisar, suave...

   • Smooth: Korean Translation

     SMOOTH translate: 매끄러운, 부드러운, (급격한 움직임이 없이) 부드러운, 매끈하게 하다....

   • Smooth: Russian Translation

     SMOOTH translate: гладкий, ровный , однородный, без комков ,...

   • Smooth: Arabic Translation

     SMOOTH translate: أمْلَس, ناعِم, سَلِس, يُمضلأّس / يُنعّم....

   • Smooth in Japanese

     SMOOTH translate: すべすべした, つるつるした, （液体や物体などが）なめらかな,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › smoothSmooth Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Smooth definition: free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough. See examples of SMOOTH used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySMOOTH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSMOOTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › smoothSmooth - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something smooth is free of roughness, stubble, or other imperfections that you can feel with your hands. If your wooden table is giving you splinters, use a sander to smooth it down and make it smooth.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › smoothSmooth - definition of smooth by The Free Dictionary

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   Smooth means having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. It also means free from waves or disturbances; calm, or free from obstructions or difficulties. See synonyms, usage, and related terms.