Smoothness: meaning, definitions and examples
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smoothness
[ ˈsmuːðnəs ]
of surface
The quality of being smooth, having an even and regular surface free from irregularities.
Synonyms
evenness, sleekness, uniformity
Examples of usage
- The smoothness of the marble floor made it a pleasure to walk barefoot.
- The smoothness of the silk fabric felt luxurious against her skin.
of motion
The quality of moving easily or without interruption, free from bumps or jolts.
Synonyms
effortlessness, fluidity, seamlessness
Examples of usage
- The car glided over the road with remarkable smoothness.
- The dancer's movements were executed with grace and smoothness.
of speech
The quality of being fluent and without hesitation in speech.
Synonyms
articulateness, eloquence, fluency
Examples of usage
- Her smoothness of speech captivated the audience during her presentation.
- The politician's smoothness in answering questions impressed the reporters.
Translations
Translations of the word "smoothness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 suavidade
🇮🇳 मुलायमियत
🇩🇪 Glätte
🇮🇩 kelancaran
🇺🇦 гладкість
🇵🇱 gładkość
🇯🇵 滑らかさ (namerakasa)
🇫🇷 douceur
🇪🇸 suavidad
🇹🇷 pürüzsüzlük
🇰🇷 매끄러움 (maekkeuroum)
🇸🇦 نعومة
🇨🇿 hladkost
🇸🇰 hladkosť
🇨🇳 平滑 (pínghuá)
🇸🇮 gladkost
🇮🇸 sléttleiki
🇰🇿 тегістік
🇬🇪 სიგლუვე
🇦🇿 hamarlıq
🇲🇽 suavidad
Etymology
The word 'smoothness' originated from the Middle English word 'smothe', which came from the Old English 'smōð', meaning 'smooth'. The concept of smoothness has been valued throughout history, symbolizing elegance, efficiency, and ease. Smooth surfaces, motions, and speech have been admired for their pleasing qualities and have inspired artists, engineers, and orators alike.