- completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
- the smooth surface of the metal
- a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth
- The water was as smooth as glass.
- a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish
- Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth.
- They noticed her perfectly smooth white skin.
- The new motorway surfaces were smooth as silk.
Extra Examples- The surface should be sanded smooth.
- This cream makes even the roughest hands silky smooth.
- her beautifully smooth complexion
- the deceptively smooth surface of the glacier
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
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- (of a liquid mixture) without any solid pieces
- Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.
- Once the mixture is smooth, spread it over the cake.
- happening or continuing without any problems
- They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
- a fairly smooth transition to democracy
- They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.
- The project got off to a remarkably smooth start.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- look
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- even and regular, without sudden stops and starts
- The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride.
- The plane made a smooth landing.
- She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement.
- (often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behaviour) very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere synonym smarmy
- I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
- He's something of a smooth operator.
- pleasant and not bitter
- This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.
- nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds
flat/even
without solid pieces
without problems
movement
man
drink/taste
voice/music
Word OriginOld English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.
Idioms
See smooth in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee smooth in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englishbe smooth/clear sailing (North American English)
(British English be plain sailing)
- to be simple and free from trouble
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