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Meaning of 'smooth' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Smooth [ a.]
- To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board with a plane; to smooth cloth with an iron.
- To free from obstruction; to make easy.
- To free from harshness; to make flowing.
- To palliate; to gloze; as, to smooth over a fault.
- To give a smooth or calm appearance to.
- To ease; to regulate.
2 . Smooth [ adv.]
- Smoothly.
3 . Smooth [ n.]
- The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.
- That which is smooth; the smooth part of anything.
4 . Smooth [ superl.]
- Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain.
- Evenly spread or arranged; sleek; as, smooth hair.
- Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream.
- Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent.
- Bland; mild; smoothing; fattering.
- Causing no resistance to a body sliding along its surface; frictionless.
5 . Smooth [ v. i.]
- To flatter; to use blandishment.

Meaning of 'smooth' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . smooth [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of smoothing
Example in sentence:
  • he gave his hair a quick smooth
2 . smooth [ v]
Meaning (2):
- make (a surface) shine
Example in sentence:
  • polish my shoes;
  • shine the silver, please
Meaning (3):
- make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
Example in sentence:
  • smooth the surface of the wood
Meaning (4):
- free from obstructions
Example in sentence:
  • smooth the way towards peace negotiations
5 . smooth [ a]
Meaning (5):
- (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
Example in sentence:
  • a legato passage
Meaning (6):
- of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
Example in sentence:
  • a smooth ride
Meaning (7):
- having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
Example in sentence:
  • a smooth road;
  • a smooth tabletop;
  • smooth fabric;
  • smooth skin;
  • water as smooth as a mirror
8 . smooth [ s]
Meaning (8):
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Example in sentence:
  • a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky;
  • a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay;
  • a smooth channel crossing;
  • scarcely a ripple on the still water;
  • the quiet waters of a lagoon;
  • unruffled water
Meaning (9):
- smooth and unconstrained in movement
Example in sentence:
  • a long, smooth stride;
  • the fluid motion of a cat;
  • the liquid grace of a ballerina
Meaning (10):
- smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
Example in sentence:
  • he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage;
  • the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
Meaning (11):
- lacking obstructions or difficulties
Example in sentence:
  • the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly

Nearby Words:

smock smock frock smock-faced smockless smokable smoke smoke-dry smoked smokehouse smokejack

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