Smooth: meaning, definitions and examples

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smooth

 

[ smuหรฐ ]

Adjective / Adverb / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

skin

Having an even and level surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

Synonyms

even, flat, level

Examples of usage

  • The baby's skin was soft and smooth.
  • She ran her hand over the smooth surface of the table.
Context #2 | Adverb

motion

In a way that is without harshness or roughness, often describing a gentle or fluid movement.

Synonyms

effortlessly, fluidly, gracefully

Examples of usage

  • The ball rolled smoothly across the floor.
  • She danced smoothly across the stage.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To make (something) free from bumps, ridges, or other unevenness.

Synonyms

even out, flatten, polish

Examples of usage

  • He used sandpaper to smooth the rough edges of the wood.
  • She smoothed out the wrinkles in the fabric.

Translations

Translations of the word "smooth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glatt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะดะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚adki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆป‘ใ‚‰ใ‹๏ผˆใช๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผrรผzsรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hladkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hladkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰ๆป‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gladek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรฉtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒฃแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suave

Etymology

The word 'smooth' has its origins in the Old English word 'smลth', which meant flat or even. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of being without roughness or bumps. The concept of smoothness has been valued across various cultures and time periods, symbolizing elegance, efficiency, and grace. Whether referring to surfaces, movements, or actions, 'smooth' continues to be a descriptor associated with a sense of ease and fluidity.

See also: smoothie, smoothing, smoothly, smoothness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,451, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.