SMOOTH
adjective
Synonyms
Even; plain; level; flat; polished; glossy; sleek; soft; bland; mild; soothing; voluble; flattering; adulatory; deceptive.
Definitions
- 1. 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. Chaucer. The outlines must be smooth, imperceptible to the touch, and even, without eminence or cavities. Dryden.
- 2. Evenly spread or arranged; sleek; as, smooth hair.
- 3. Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream.
- 4. Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent. The only smooth poet of those times. Milton. Waller was smooth; but Dryden taught to join The varying verse, the full-resounding line. Pope. When sage Minerva rose, From her sweet lips smooth elocution flows. Gay.
- 5. Bland; mild; smoothing; fattering. This smooth discourse and mild behavior oft Conceal a traitor. Addison.
- 6. Causing no resistance to a body sliding along its surface; frictionless.
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
SMOOTH
(adverb)
Smoothly. Chaucer. Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. Shak.
SMOOTH
(noun)
1. The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths. Thackeray.
2. That which is smooth; the smooth part of anything. "The smooth of his neck." Gen. ...
SMOOTH
(verb)
1. 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. Specifically: --
2. To...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
