smooth

/smuːð/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
Antonyms
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.