Smoothness: meaning, definitions and examples

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smoothness

 

[ ˈsmuːðnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.

See also: smooth, smoothie, smoothing, smoothly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,858, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.