noun
the act of smoothing
Examples
- he gave his hair a quick smooth
verb
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
Synonyms
Examples
- smooth the surface of the wood
verb
make (a surface) shine
Synonyms
Examples
- shine the silver, please
- polish my shoes
verb
free from obstructions
Synonyms
smooth out
Examples
- smooth the way towards peace negotiations
adjective
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
Examples
- smooth skin
- a smooth tabletop
- smooth fabric
- a smooth road
- water as smooth as a mirror
adjective
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
Synonyms
Examples
- he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage
- the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
adjective
of the margin of a leaf shape
Examples
- not broken up into teeth
adjective
smooth and unconstrained in movement
Synonyms
Examples
- a long, smooth stride
- the fluid motion of a cat
- the liquid grace of a ballerina
adjective
(music) without breaks between notes
Synonyms
Examples
- smooth and connected
- a legato passage
adjective
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
Examples
- a smooth ride
adjective
lacking obstructions or difficulties
Examples
- the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly
adjective
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Synonyms
Examples
- 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