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smooth - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
smooth
Definition
(noun) the act of smoothing
Example Sentence
he gave his hair a quick smooth
Definition
(verb) make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
Synonyms
:
smoothen
Example Sentence
smooth the surface of the wood
Definition
(verb) make (a surface) shine
Synonyms
:
polish
,
shine
,
smoothen
Example Sentence
shine the silver, please
polish my shoes
Definition
(verb) free from obstructions
Synonyms
:
smooth out
Example Sentence
smooth the way towards peace negotiations
Definition
(adj) having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
Example Sentence
smooth skin
a smooth tabletop
smooth fabric
a smooth road
water as smooth as a mirror
Definition
(adj) smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
Synonyms
:
bland
,
politic
,
suave
Example Sentence
he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage
the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
Definition
(adj) of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
Definition
(adj) smooth and unconstrained in movement
Synonyms
:
fluent
,
fluid
,
liquid
Example Sentence
a long, smooth stride
the fluid motion of a cat
the liquid grace of a ballerina
Definition
(adj) (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
Synonyms
:
legato
Example Sentence
a legato passage
Definition
(adj) of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
Example Sentence
a smooth ride
Definition
(adj) lacking obstructions or difficulties
Example Sentence
the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly
Definition
(adj) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Synonyms
:
placid
,
quiet
,
still
,
tranquil
,
unruffled
Example Sentence
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
the quiet waters of a lagoon
a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
a smooth channel crossing
scarcely a ripple on the still water
unruffled water
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