smooth
//smuːð//
Adjective
Having an even and regular surface; free from bumps, lumps, or ridges.
The table has a smooth surface.
Having a texture that is not rough or coarse to the touch.
The baby's skin is so smooth and soft.
Moving or operating without jerks, jolts, or sudden changes; flowing evenly.
The car has a smooth ride on the highway.
Without problems, difficulties, or obstacles; proceeding easily.
The transition to the new system was smooth.
Suave, charming, or persuasive in manner, often excessively so.
He's a smooth talker who can convince anyone to buy his products.
Having a pleasant, mellow taste without harshness or bitterness.
This wine has a smooth, mellow flavor.
Verb
To make something smooth by removing roughness, bumps, or wrinkles.
She smoothed the wrinkles out of her dress.
To make something easier or less difficult; to remove problems or obstacles.
The new software will smooth the transition to digital records.
To calm or soothe someone or something.
She smoothed the crying child with gentle words.
Noun
The smooth part or aspect of something.
You need to sand the rough edges until you reach the smooth.
An act of smoothing.
She gave her hair a quick smooth before leaving the house.
Adverb
In a smooth manner; smoothly.
The engine is running smooth.