smooth
smooth Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Having an even and regular surface or consistency; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
"The carpenter sanded the oak tabletop until it felt completely smooth to the touch."
Happening or continuing without sudden changes, interruptions, or difficulties.
"The newly elected committee ensured a smooth transition of leadership at the institute."
(Of a liquid, sauce, or flavor) pleasantly mellow and free from harshness, acidity, or bitterness.
"Aged in oak barrels for twelve years, the beverage had a rich, smooth finish."
Suave, charming, and persuasive in manner, sometimes to the point of seeming insincere or calculating.
"The smooth salesperson quickly convinced the hesitant couple to upgrade their service package."
• verb
To give an even, flat, and regular surface to something by removing ridges, wrinkles, or projections.
"The mason used a steel trowel to smooth the wet concrete along the walkway."
To free a process, relationship, or situation from difficulties, obstacles, or disagreements.
"Senior diplomats worked behind the scenes to smooth the way for the international trade agreement."
• adverb
In a smooth manner; evenly, softly, or without difficulty or interruption.
"With the newly paved highway open, the morning traffic flowed smooth and fast."
• noun
An act of smoothing a surface or material with the hands or an implement.
"She gave her pleated skirt a quick smooth before stepping onto the stage."
That which is smooth, pleasant, or easy, especially in contrast to difficulties or hardships.
"In any long-term partnership, you have to learn to take the rough with the smooth."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English smōþ, a variant of smēþe ('free from roughness, polished, soft, gentle'), of uncertain further origin outside English.