adjective

smooth

adjective

Having an even surface, free of bumps or roughness.

"The table had a smooth, polished finish."

Happening without difficulty or interruption.

"The move went off without a hitch — a smooth transition."

Charming and persuasive, sometimes suspiciously so.

"He was a smooth talker who could sell anything."

verb

To make something even, flat, or easier.

"She smoothed the wrinkles out of the tablecloth."

"The mediator helped smooth things over between them."

How to Use Smooth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEven and free of roughness, or (figuratively) trouble-free, or charmingly persuasive.

Common pairings

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Word Forms

smoother comparative, smoother comparative, smoothed past tense, smooths plural, smooths singular, smoothest superlative, smoothest superlative, smoothe verb form, smoothe verb form, smoothe verb form, smoothe verb form

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Etymology

From Old English smēþe, "smooth," of unknown deeper origin.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

rough uneven bumpy coarse textured

Related Words

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Rhymes for smooth

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