smooth

smooth [smo͞oth]

adj.

[ME smothe < OE smoth, for earlier smethe < Gmc * smanthi < IE * som-, together < base * sem-, together, SAME]

1.

a) having an even or level surface; having no roughness or projections that can be seen or felt

b) having its projections leveled by wear [a smooth tire]

2. having an even consistency; without lumps [a smooth paste]

3. even, calm, or gentle in flow or movement [a smooth voyage]

4. free from interruptions, obstacles, difficulties, etc. [smooth progress]

5. not easily agitated or ruffled; calm; serene [a smooth temper]

6. free from hair, beard, etc.

7. pleasing to the taste; not sharp or harsh; bland

8. having an easy, gentle, flowing rhythm or sound

☆ 9. suave, polished, or ingratiating, esp. in a flattering, insincere way

☆ 10. Informal polished; competent [a smooth dancer]

11. Slang very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable

12. Mech. having relatively little friction

13. Phonet. articulated without aspiration

vt.

1. to make level or even

2. to remove the lumps from

3. to remove wrinkles from by pressing

4. to free from interruptions, difficulties, etc.; make easy

5. to make calm or serene; soothe

6. to make less crude; polish or refine

vi.

to become smooth

adv.

in a smooth manner

n.

1. something smooth; smooth part

2. an act of smoothing

SYN.- EASY, LEVEL

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smooth away

to remove (difficulties, obstacles, etc.)

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smooth down

to make or become smooth, or even, level, calm, etc.

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smooth over

to gloss over or make light of (a fault, unpleasant situation, etc.)

smoother

n.

smoothly

adv.

smoothness

n.