smooth

I UK [smuːð] / US [smuð] adjective
Word forms "smooth":
adjective smooth comparative smoother superlative smoothest
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1) completely even with no rough areas or lumps

A baby's skin is as smooth as silk.

2)

a) a smooth ride in a vehicle does not shake or frighten you

a smooth flight/voyage/ride

b) a smooth movement is easy and well controlled

With a smooth swing, he hit the ball.

3) a smooth drink or flavour is not too strong or bitter, and tastes good

a smooth whisky

4) causing no difficulty, problems, or delays

a smooth process/business

We are changing systems, but we expect a smooth transition.

5) showing disapproval relaxed and confident in a way that usually persuades people to do things. This word shows that you do not trust people like this

Steven's a bit too smooth for my liking.

a smooth operator (= someone you cannot trust)

6) medical smooth muscle is the type of muscle that you have in the walls of organs such as your stomach, intestine or blood vessels

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- smooth sailing

II UK [smuːð] / US [smuð] verb [transitive]
Word forms "smooth":
present tense I/you/we/they smooth he/she/it smoothes present participle smoothing past tense smoothed past participle smoothed
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1)

a) to move your hand across the surface of something until it is flat and even

smooth down/out:

Frances sat smoothing her skirt down over her knees.

smooth back:

Seeing her, he quickly smoothed back his hair.

b) to use a tool or special paper to make the surface of something very flat and even

Be sure to wear gloves when smoothing mirror edges.

2) to carefully spread a substance over a surface

Anne gently smoothed cream into the baby's skin.

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smooth the way (for) — to remove problems so that something can be achieved easily

The talks are intended to smooth the way for eventual monetary union.

- smooth someone's ruffled feathers

Phrasal verbs:

- smooth over