smooth
adjective /smuːð/
/smuːð/
(comparative smoother, superlative smoothest)
Idioms - completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
- the smooth surface of the metal
- a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth
- The water was as smooth as glass.
- a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish
- Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth.
- They noticed her perfectly smooth white skin.
- The new motorway surfaces were smooth as silk.
Extra Examples- The surface should be sanded smooth.
- This cream makes even the roughest hands silky smooth.
- her beautifully smooth complexion
- the deceptively smooth surface of the glacier
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- (of a liquid mixture) without any solid pieces
- Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.
- Once the mixture is smooth, spread it over the cake.
- happening or continuing without any problems
- They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
- a fairly smooth transition to democracy
- They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.
- The project got off to a remarkably smooth start.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- look
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- even and regular, without sudden stops and starts
- The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride.
- The plane made a smooth landing.
- She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement.
- (often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behaviour) very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere synonym smarmy
- I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
- He's something of a smooth operator.
- pleasant and not bitter
- This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.
- nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds
flat/even
without solid pieces
without problems
movement
man
drink/taste
voice/music
Word OriginOld English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.
Idioms
be smooth/clear sailing (North American English)
(British English be plain sailing)
- to be simple and free from trouble