smooth

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smooth
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Meanings
adjective
  • having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
    E.g. smooth flat rocks
  • (of movement) without jerks.
    E.g. the trucks gave a smooth ride
  • (of an action, event, or process) without problems or difficulties.
    E.g. the group's expansion into the US market was not quite so smooth
  • (of a person or their manner) suavely charming in a way regarded as possibly insincere.
    E.g. his voice was infuriatingly smooth
  • (of food or drink) without harshness or bitterness.
    E.g. a lovely, smooth, very fruity wine
verb
  • give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance.
    E.g. she smoothed out the newspaper
  • deal successfully with (a problem or difficulty).
    E.g. these doctrinal disputes were smoothed over
adverb
  • in a way that is without difficulties.
    E.g. the course of true love never did run smooth

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