smooth

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smooth

The lake was smooth as glass this morning.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations: Describes a surface that is not rough, bumpy, or irregular.
    • Free from difficulties or obstacles; proceeding without problems: Describes a process, journey, or experience that is easy and uninterrupted.
    • Of a liquid, especially a body of water: calm and undisturbed; not turbulent: Describes water that is still and without waves.
    • Of movement: even and continuous, without sudden changes or jolts: Describes motion that is fluid and steady.
    • Pleasant and agreeable, especially in a way that is intended to be charming but may seem insincere: Describes speech, manners, or a person that is suave, polished, and possibly ingratiating.

  2. Noun:

    • The act of making something smooth: The process of smoothing a surface.
    • A smooth part or place: An area that is smooth.

  3. Verb:

    • To make a surface smooth by applying pressure or using a tool: To remove roughness or irregularities from a surface.
    • To make a situation or process easier by removing obstacles or difficulties: To facilitate progress.
    • To apply a substance to a surface to make it shiny: To polish or gloss.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The table had a very smooth finish. (The surface of the table was even and not rough.)
    • We hope for a smooth transition to the new system. (We hope the change happens without problems.)
    • The lake was smooth as glass this morning. (The surface of the lake was perfectly calm.)
    • The dancer's movements were incredibly smooth. (The dancer's motions were fluid and graceful.)
    • He was a smooth talker who could convince anyone. (He spoke in a charming, persuasive, and possibly insincere way.)

  • Noun:

    • He gave the wood a final smooth with sandpaper. (He made the wood even with a final sanding action.)
    • The smooth of the marble felt cool. (The smooth part/area of the marble felt cool.)

  • Verb:

    • She used a plane to smooth the edge of the board. (She used a tool to make the board's edge even.)
    • The mediator helped smooth the negotiations. (The mediator helped make the negotiations proceed more easily.)
    • Smooth the frosting on the cake with a knife. (Make the cake's frosting surface even.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to smooth things over": to try to make people feel less angry or upset about something, especially after an argument.
    • He tried to smooth things over with an apology.
  • "smooth sailing": a period of easy progress without difficulties.
    • After the initial problems, the project was smooth sailing.
  • "smooth operator": (informal) a person, especially a man, who is charming and persuasive, often in a calculated way.
    • Be careful, he's a real smooth operator.
Variants and Related Words
  • Smoothly (adverb): in a smooth manner.
    • The event ran smoothly.
  • Smoothness (noun): the quality of being smooth.
    • I was impressed by the smoothness of the engine.
  • Smoother (noun): a tool for smoothing.
  • Smoothing (noun/gerund): the action of making something smooth.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Even, flat, level, polished, sleek, calm, tranquil, fluid, effortless, suave, urbane.
  • Verb: Flatten, level, polish, buff, ease, facilitate.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Smooth away: to remove problems or difficulties.
    • He managed to smooth away their concerns.
  • Smooth down: to make something flat or neat by pressing it.
    • She smoothed down her skirt.
  • Smooth out: to remove wrinkles, folds, or irregularities; to resolve problems.
    • We need to smooth out these issues before proceeding.
Related Idioms
  • Take the rough with the smooth: to accept the unpleasant parts of a situation as well as the pleasant ones.
    • In any relationship, you have to take the rough with the smooth.
  • (As) smooth as silk/velvet: extremely smooth.
    • Her voice was as smooth as silk.
smooth

The lake was smooth as glass this morning.

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

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