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Smooth Smuːð Silky Lotion Make Skin Feel Soft

Word smooth
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / smuːð / NAmE / smuːð /
Example
  • 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.
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smooth

(adjective)BrE / smuːð / NAmE / smuːð /
  1. completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas
    • opposite rough
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/rough_1
    • 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.
  2. without any lumps
    • Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.
  3. happening or continuing without any problems
    • They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
    • They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.
  4. 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.
  5. very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere
    • synonym smarmy
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/smarmy
    • I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
    • He's something of a smooth operator.
  6. pleasant and not bitter
    • This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.
  7. nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds
  8. Extra Examples

    • The project got off to a remarkably smooth start.
    • The steps had been worn smooth by the thousands of passing feet.
    • The surface should be sanded smooth.
    • This cream makes even the roughest hands silky smooth.
    • a fairly smooth transition to democracy
    • her beautifully smooth complexion
    • the deceptively smooth surface of the glacier
    • He’s something of a smooth operator.
    • I don’t like him. He’s far too smooth for me.
    • Try using a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth.
    • Use a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish.

    Word Origin

    • Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.
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