Smooth
adjectiveAdjective
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
“a smooth channel crossing”
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
“the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error”
smooth and unconstrained in movement
“a long, smooth stride”
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
“smooth skin”
“a smooth tabletop”
“smooth fabric”
See also:SlippySlipperyEvenlacking obstructions or difficulties
“the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly”
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
Similar:Legatoof the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
See also:UnsubdividedCompoundSimple
Noun
the act of smoothing
“he gave his hair a quick smooth”
Type of:AchievementAccomplishment
Verb
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
“smooth the surface of the wood”
Similar:Smoothenfree from obstructions
“smooth the way towards peace negotiations”
Type of:RidDisembarrassFreemake (a surface) shine
Other
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
“a smooth ride”
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