smooth
🇺🇸
/smuːð/
🇬🇧
/smuːð/
adjective
B1
completely flat and even, with no bumps or rough spots
The smooth road made for a comfortable drive.
B1
with no lumps or solid pieces
Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
B2
happening without problems or difficulties
The smooth transition between managers kept the team productive.
B2
even and regular, without sudden stops or starts
Her smooth dance moves impressed everyone.
R
very polite and pleasant, but often not sincere
His smooth talk didn't convince me he was honest.
R
pleasant and not bitter in taste
This smooth whiskey goes down easily.
R
nice to hear, without rough or unpleasant sounds
The smooth jazz music created a relaxing atmosphere.
verb
R
to make something flat and even
She used her hand to smooth the wrinkled paper.
R
to spread a soft substance over a surface
Smooth the frosting evenly on the cake.
R
to make something easier to happen
His help smoothed the way for our project's success.
translation
completely flat and even, with no bumps or rough spots; with no lumps or solid pieces; happening without problems or difficulties; even and regular, without sudden stops or starts; very polite and pleasant, but often not sincere; pleasant and not bitter in taste; nice to hear, without rough or unpleasant sounds
to make something flat and even; to spread a soft substance over a surface; to make something easier to happen
Word Forms
Comparative
smoother
Superlative
smoothest
3rd Present
smooths
Progressive
smoothing
Past
smoothed
Perfect
smoothed