smooth
/smuːð/noun, verb, adjective1 syllable
Smooth means: having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities.
Synonyms for smooth63
verb, as in make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
verb, as in free from obstructions
adjective, as in having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
adjective, as in of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
adjective, as in (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
adjective, as in smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
adjective, as in (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
adjective, as in lacking obstructions or difficulties
also used for smooth
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Opposites of smooth
What does smooth mean?12
adjective
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities“smooth skin”
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves“a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication“he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage”
smooth and unconstrained in movement“a long, smooth stride”
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected“a legato passage”
lacking obstructions or difficulties“the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly”
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence“a smooth ride”
verb
make (a surface) shine“shine the silver, please”
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing“smooth the surface of the wood”
free from obstructions“smooth the way towards peace negotiations”
noun
the act of smoothing“he gave his hair a quick smooth”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with smooth?1
one syllable
Smooth in a sentence
- Pare, core and quarter tart apples, stew until soft and beat smooth.PublicDomainRecipes
- These underwear are made from a smooth, breathable fabric.pip
- White glue can be used on any smooth, porous surface.nana2capriccio
- After cutting the wood, use sandpaper to make it smooth.MethodGT
- I've had my hair removed permanently, so my skin is smooth.Scott
- The smoothing trowel is a tool for plasterers, tilers and masons.al_ex_an_der
- It's nice to drive on a smooth road.Dejo
- Sometimes in life you have to take the rough with the smooth.kemushi69
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Forms of smooth
as a noun
- plural
- smooths
as a verb
- past tense
- smoothed
- past participle
- smoothed
- present participle
- smoothing
- third-person singular
- smooths
as a adjective
- comparative
- smoother
- superlative
- smoothest