smooth (smoother comparative) (smoothest superlative) (smooths 3rd person present) (smoothing present participle) (smoothed past tense & past participle )
1 adj A smooth surface has no roughness, lumps, or holes., (Antonym: rough)
...a rich cream that keeps skin soft and smooth., ...a smooth surface such as glass..., The flagstones beneath their feet were worn smooth by centuries of use.
2 adj A smooth liquid or mixture has been mixed well so that it has no lumps., (Antonym: lumpy)
Continue whisking until the mixture looks smooth and creamy...
3 adj If you describe a drink such as wine, whisky, or coffee as smooth, you mean that it is not bitter and is pleasant to drink., (Antonym: rough, harsh)
This makes the whiskeys much smoother.
4 adj A smooth line or movement has no sudden breaks or changes in direction or speed.
This exercise is done in one smooth motion.
smoothly adv ADV with v
Make sure that you execute all movements smoothly and without jerking...
5 adj A smooth ride, flight, or sea crossing is very comfortable because there are no unpleasant movements., (Antonym: bumpy, rough)
The active suspension system gives the car a very smooth ride.
6 adj You use smooth to describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble.
Political hopes for a swift and smooth transition to democracy have been dashed...
smoothly adv ADV with v
So far, talks at GM have gone smoothly...
7 adj If you describe a man as smooth, you mean that he is extremely smart, confident, and polite, often in a way that you find rather unpleasant.
Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been picked as finalists...
8 verb If you smooth something, you move your hands over its surface to make it smooth and flat. She stood up and smoothed down her frock... V n with adv Bardo smoothed his moustache. V n smooth out phrasal verb If you smooth out a problem or difficulty, you solve it, especially by talking to the people concerned. Baker was smoothing out differences with European allies... V P n (not pron) It's O.K. I smoothed things out. V n P smooth over phrasal verb If you smooth over a problem or difficulty, you make it less serious and easier to deal with, especially by talking to the people concerned. ...an attempt to smooth over the violent splits that have occurred... V P n (not pron) The Chancellor is trying to smooth things over. V n P
smooth-talking
A smooth-talking man talks very confidently in a way that is likely to persuade people, but may not be sincere or honest. adj
(=silver-tongued)
...the smooth-talking conman who has wrecked their lives.
