smooth

[US]/smuːð/
[UK]/smuːð/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a flat, regular surface; even; without bumps or lumps
vt. to make something flat, regular, or even by rubbing or pressing it
n. a flat or even part
vi. to become flat or regular
adv. in a flat, regular, or even manner; without bumps or lumps; evenly

Phrases & Collocations

smooth as silk

smooth sailing

smooth and creamy

smooth muscle

smooth surface

smooth operation

smooth blasting

smooth running

smooth transition

smooth flow

smooth finish

smooth over

smooth out

smooth texture

smooth and steady

smooth line

smooth away

smooth face

piecewise smooth

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Example Sentences

come to a smooth stop

a smooth finish on furniture

the smooth summer sea.

a smooth sweeping motion.

whiz the mixture to a smooth paste.

a smooth ride in a good car

This agreement will smooth the way to peace.

a smooth shave without razor burn.

the fabric clung to her smooth skin.

the orchestra tend to smooth the music's contours.

her smooth oval face.

Real-world Examples

We described this feature as both smooth and clean.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2016 Compilation

Yeah. He gave a very smooth, calmly delivered video.

Source: NPR News August 2021 Compilation

More kick, but still really smooth.

Source: Gourmet Base

Mrs. Weasleys eyes filled with tears as she smoothed his bed-covers unnecessarily.

Source: 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

His body felt smooth, powerful and flexible.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

These areas are lined with endothelial cells surrounded by smooth muscle.

Source: Osmosis - Reproduction

The ragged, strained breathing becomes as smooth as a kitten's purr.

Source: Love resides in my heart.

Make sure the braid doesn't turn out smooth.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

On the other side of the smooth muscle layer is the serosa.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

The prostate is covered by a capsule of tough connective tissue and smooth muscle.

Source: Osmosis - Reproduction

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