smooth

¹smooth

adj \ˈsmüth\

Definition of SMOOTH

1

a (1) : having a continuous even surface (2) of a curve : being the representation of a function with a continuous first derivative (3) : having or being a short even coat of hair <a smooth collie> — compare rough, wirehaired b : being without hair c : glabrous <a smooth leaf> d : causing no resistance to sliding

2

: free from difficulties or impediments <the smooth course of his life>

3

: even and uninterrupted in flow or flight

4

: excessively and often artfully suave : ingratiating <a smooth operator>

5

a : serene, equable <a smooth disposition> b : amiable, courteous

6

a : not sharp or harsh <a smooth sherry> b : free from lumps

— smooth adverb

— smooth·ly adverb

— smooth·ness noun

Examples of SMOOTH

1. They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth.
2. The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water.
3. Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth.
4. The milkshake was smooth and creamy.
5. With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one.
6. Our trip was smooth and uneventful.
7. the smooth movements of a swimmer
8. She has a nice, smooth golf swing.
9. His new car has a smooth ride.
10. Our flight was very smooth.

Origin of SMOOTH

Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth; akin to Old Saxon smōthi smooth

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to SMOOTH

Synonyms: debonair, suave, sophisticated, svelte, urbane

Antonyms: boorish, churlish, classless, clownish, loutish, uncouth

Related Words: cavalier, glib, slick, unctuous; civilized, couth, cultivated, cultured, genteel, graceful, gracious, poised, polished, refined, well-bred; cosmopolitan, metro, metropolitan, smart, worldly-wise; experienced, knowing, practiced (also practised), schooled, seasoned; amiable, appealing, attractive; assured, calm, collected, composed, confident, cool, placid, secure, self-assured, self-confident, self-possessed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed

Near Antonyms: awkward, clumsy, gauche, graceless, stiff, stilted, uncomfortable, uneasy, ungraceful, wooden; callow, green, inexperienced, puerile, raw; hick, parochial, provincial, rough-hewn, rustic (also rustical); inelegant, philistine, uncivilized, uncultured, unrefined; unsophisticated, unworldly; gawky, lubberly, stodgy, ungainly; diffident, insecure

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Rhymes with SMOOTH

soothe