What does smooth mean?
Definitions for smooth
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Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word smooth.
Princeton's WordNet
smoothadjective
the act of smoothing
"he gave his hair a quick smooth"
smoothadjective
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
"smooth skin"; "a smooth tabletop"; "smooth fabric"; "a smooth road"; "water as smooth as a mirror"
politic, smooth, suave, blandadjective
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
"he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"; "the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error"
smoothadjective
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
fluent, fluid, liquid, smoothadjective
smooth and unconstrained in movement
"a long, smooth stride"; "the fluid motion of a cat"; "the liquid grace of a ballerina"
legato, smoothadjective
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
"a legato passage"
smoothadjective
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
"a smooth ride"
smoothadjective
lacking obstructions or difficulties
"the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly"
placid, quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffledverb
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
"a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water"
smooth, smoothenverb
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
"smooth the surface of the wood"
polish, smooth, smoothen, shineverb
make (a surface) shine
"shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
smooth, smooth outverb
free from obstructions
"smooth the way towards peace negotiations"
Wiktionary
smoothnoun
Something which is smooth or easy.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothnoun
A smoothing action.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothnoun
A domestic animal having a smooth coat.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothnoun
A member of an anti-hippie fashion movement in 1970s Britain.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothnoun
The analysis obtained through a smoothing procedure.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothverb
To make smooth.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothverb
To capture important patterns in the data, while leaving out noise.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadverb
Smoothly.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.
We hope for a smooth transition to the new system.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
bland; glib
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
suave; sophisticated
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
natural; unconstrained
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
unbroken
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
placid, calm.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
Lacking projections or indentations; not serrated.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
Not grainy; having an even texture.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
Having a pleasantly rounded flavor; neither rough nor astringent.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function's domain.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smoothadjective
Lacking marked aspiration.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
Webster Dictionary
Smooth
having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth
evenly spread or arranged; sleek; as, smooth hair
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth
gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth
flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth
bland; mild; smoothing; fattering
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth
causing no resistance to a body sliding along its surface; frictionless
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothadverb
smoothly
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothnoun
the act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothnoun
that which is smooth; the smooth part of anything
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothadjective
to make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board with a plane; to smooth cloth with an iron
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothadjective
to free from obstruction; to make easy
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothadjective
to free from harshness; to make flowing
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothadjective
to palliate; to gloze; as, to smooth over a fault
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothadjective
to give a smooth or calm appearance to
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothadjective
to ease; to regulate
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smoothverb
to flatter; to use blandishment
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Freebase
Smooth
"Smooth" is a collaboration between Latin rock band Santana and Rob Thomas of the rock group Matchbox Twenty. The song was written by Thomas and Itaal Shur, sung by Thomas, produced by Matt Serletic and won three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Smooth
smōōth, adj. having an even surface: not tough: evenly spread: glossy: gently flowing: easy: regular: unobstructed: bland: mild, calm.—v.t. to make smooth: to palliate: to soften: to calm: to ease: (Shak.) to exonerate.—v.i. to repeat flattering words.—n. (B.) the smooth part.—adj. Smooth′-bore, not rifled.—n. a gun with smooth-bored barrel.—adjs. Smooth′-browed, with unwrinkled brow; Smooth′-chinned, having a smooth chin: beardless; Smooth′-dit′tied, sweetly sung, with a flowing melody.—v.t Smooth′en, to make smooth.—n. Smooth′er, one who, or that which, smooths: in glass-cutting, an abrading-wheel for polishing the aces of the grooves cut by another wheel: (obs.) a flatterer.—adj. Smooth′-faced, having a smooth air, mild-looking.—ns. Smooth′ing-ī′ron, an instrument of iron for smoothing clothes; Smooth′ing-plane, a small fine plane used for finishing.—adv. Smooth′ly.—n. Smooth′ness.—adjs. Smooth′-paced, having a regular easy pace; Smooth′-shod, having shoes without spikes; Smooth′-spō′ken, speaking pleasantly: plausible: flattering; Smooth′-tongued, having a smooth tongue: flattering. [A.S. smóthe, usually sméthe; Ger. ge-schmeidig, soft.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
smooth
A Cornish term applied when the surf abates its fury for a short space. Also, the lee of a ship or of a rock.
Editors Contribution
smooth
Easy to achieve, use or function.
It was a smooth process to access the information online and all of the team were very grateful.
Submitted by MaryC on December 20, 2019smooth
Of a motion flows easily.
The aeroplane journey was smooth, all onboard were very grateful x
Submitted by MaryC on December 20, 2019
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Entomology
Smooth
a surface without elevations or indentations.
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'smooth' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3390
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'smooth' in Verbs Frequency: #1106
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'smooth' in Adjectives Frequency: #439
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of smooth in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of smooth in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of smooth in a Sentence
I like Marco, he’s very charming, he’s very smooth.
True Love can be likened with Silk, which is delicate, gentle, illuminating, smooth and soft - and yet so strong that no force on earth can tear it apart very easily. No knife can pierce through Silk, and no bullets can penetrate Silk. I often think that with time and patience, True Love gradually transforms into Silk....just like the Mulberry leaf turns into Satin robe with time.
When the life is wavy, keep your mind smooth!
Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close by, But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steer is the way to it.
For the past seven decades, the two Koreas have taken radically different paths, deregulating of the border zones won't be a quick and smooth process even if there is an economic opening up of North Korea.
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