smooth
/smuːð/
verb
- To make a surface even, flat, or free of bumps.
- Use a spatula to smooth the frosting over the cake.
- She smoothed the sand in the sandbox with a rake.
- He smoothed the wrinkles out of his shirt before the meeting.
- To make a process or situation easier or more pleasant by removing problems.
- The manager smoothed things over after the argument between the coworkers.
- A good mediator can smooth the path to an agreement.
- They held a meeting to smooth out any remaining issues.
adjective
- Having an even, flat surface without bumps, lumps, or roughness.
- The ice on the pond was smooth as glass.
- The baby's skin was incredibly smooth and soft.
- She sanded the wooden table until it was perfectly smooth.
- Moving or happening without any sudden changes, interruptions, or difficulties.
- The transition to the new software was surprisingly smooth.
- The flight was smooth, with no turbulence at all.
- We had a smooth ride on the new highway.
- Polite, confident, and charming, sometimes in a way that seems too perfect or insincere.
- Her smooth manners made her popular at social events.
- He gave a smooth speech that impressed everyone in the room.
- The salesman was very smooth, but I didn't trust him completely.
- A liquid or mixture that is thick and free of lumps.
- Stir the sauce until it is smooth and creamy.
- The batter should be smooth before you pour it into the pan.
- She blended the ingredients until the soup was completely smooth.
noun
- The act of making something smooth, or a smooth part of something.
- He took a smooth of the wood with his hand to check for splinters.
- The smooth of the stone felt cool against her cheek.
- Give the surface one last smooth with the sandpaper.
adverb
- In a smooth manner; without difficulty or interruption.
- Everything went smooth once we had a clear plan.
- The engine ran smooth after the tune-up.
- The dancers moved smooth across the floor.