English dictionary
smooth
/sm/u//D/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
ExamplesSmooth skin.
A smooth tabletop.
Smooth fabric.
A smooth road.
Water as smooth as a mirror.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
Antonyms roughSource: WordNet 3.0
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(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
Synonyms legatoSource: WordNet 3.0
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of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
ExamplesA smooth ride.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, <i>smooth</i> glass; <i>smooth</i> porcelain.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the act of smoothing
ExamplesHe gave his hair a quick smooth.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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Smoothly.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
ExamplesThe manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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smooth and unconstrained in movement
ExamplesA long, smooth stride.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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lacking obstructions or difficulties
ExamplesThe bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
ExamplesA smooth channel crossing.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
ExamplesSmooth the surface of the wood.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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make (a surface) shine
Source: WordNet 3.0
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free from obstructions
ExamplesSmooth the way towards peace negotiations.
Synonyms smooth outSource: WordNet 3.0
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To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to <i>smooth</i> a board with a plane; to <i>smooth</i> cloth with an iron.
Source: webster1913
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To flatter; to use blandishment.
Source: webster1913