Dictionary entry
smooth
/smuːð/
adjective
- having a flat surface without bumpsThe table surface is smooth and easy to clean.
- polite and charming in a clever way Example sentence
- of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth Example sentence
- moving easily without stopping or shaking Example sentence
- without breaks between notes; smooth and connected Example sentence
- happening without problems or difficulties Example sentence
noun
- the act of making something smooth Example sentence
verb
smooths3rd singularsmoothedPastsmoothedPast participlesmoothing-ing form
- to make a surface flat and even Example sentence
- to make a surface smooth Example sentence
- to make something easier or remove problems or obstacles Example sentence
Adjectives
strong, deep, growing, intense, widespread
Verbs + smooth
express, suppress, provoke, fuel
kick the bucket
To die.
He kicked the bucket last night.
break the ice
To do something that relieves tension or gets conversation started.
He told a joke to break the ice.
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