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Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

smooth(adj)
the act of smoothing
"he gave his hair a quick smooth"
smooth(adj)
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, bland(adj)
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"
smooth(adj)
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
fluent, fluid, liquid, smooth(adj)
smooth and unconstrained in movement
"a long, smooth stride"; "the fluid motion of a cat"; "the liquid grace of a ballerina"
legato, smooth(adj)
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
"a legato passage"
smooth(adj)
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
"a smooth ride"
smooth(adj)
lacking obstructions or difficulties
"the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly"
placid, quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled(verb)
(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, smoothen(verb)
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
"smooth the surface of the wood"
polish, smooth, smoothen, shine(verb)
make (a surface) shine
"shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
smooth, smooth out(verb)
free from obstructions
"smooth the way towards peace negotiations"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

smooth(Noun)
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.
smooth(Noun)
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.
smooth(Noun)
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.
smooth(Noun)
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.
smooth(Noun)
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.
smooth(Verb)
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.
smooth(Verb)
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.
smooth(Adverb)
Smoothly.
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
unbroken
Etymology: From smoothe, smothe, smethe, from smoþ, smoþe and smeþe, both from smanþaz, of unknown origin. Cognate with smuith, smode, smoede, smoe, smödig.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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.
smooth(Adjective)
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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.]
Smooth(adverb)
smoothly
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(noun)
the act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(noun)
that which is smooth; the smooth part of anything
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(adj)
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.]
Smooth(adj)
to free from obstruction; to make easy
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(adj)
to free from harshness; to make flowing
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(adj)
to palliate; to gloze; as, to smooth over a fault
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(adj)
to give a smooth or calm appearance to
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(adj)
to ease; to regulate
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]
Smooth(verb)
to flatter; to use blandishment
Etymology: [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. smian; cf. LG. smden. See Smooth, a.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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, 2019
smooth
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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British National Corpus

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

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:
Challenges make life interesting. Can you imagine how monotonous and boring life would be, if everyday was going to be so smooth and easy? Also, God offers you those challenges for your own advancement, because you become better and stronger by overcoming them. Keep up your Hopes, and be Positive!
Andrew Linnemann:
We set the standard for a dark, boldly roasted coffee and in this case, we broke a few of our own rules by taking a lighter approach to espresso which created a bright taste with sweet citrus notes and a smooth body, we are really proud of the roast and think customers are going to love experimenting with it.
Dario Scaffardi:
We expect a smooth repayment over time.
Winning sentence, 1990 Bulwer-Lytton bad fiction contest.:
Delores breezed along the surface of her life like a flat stone forever skipping along smooth water, rippling reality sporadically but oblivious to it consistently, until she finally lost momentum, sank, and due to an over- dose of flouride as a child which caused her to suffer from chronic apathy, doomed herself to lie forever on the floor of her life as useless as an appendix and as lonely as a five-hundred pound barbell in a steroid-free fitness center.
Fellow Californian young gun Morikawa:
My game throughout my entire life of playing golf has been staying really steady and sticking to my game plan, i have a smooth tempo. If I can stay like that tomorrow it should be pretty exciting.