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单词 smooths
释义

smooth

1 of 3

adjective

ˈsmüt͟h How to pronounce smooth (audio)
1
a(1)
: having a continuous even surface
(2)
of a curve : being the representation of a function with a continuous first derivative
(3)
: having or being a short even coat of hair
a smooth collie
compare rough, wirehaired
b
: being without hair
c
: glabrous
a smooth leaf
d
: causing no resistance to sliding
2
: free from difficulties or impediments
the smooth course of his life
3
: even and uninterrupted in flow or flight
4
: excessively and often artfully suave : ingratiating
a smooth operator
5
a
: serene, equable
a smooth disposition
b
: amiable, courteous
6
a
: not sharp or harsh
a smooth sherry
b
: free from lumps
smooth adverb
smoothly adverb
smoothness noun

smooth

2 of 3

verb

smoothed; smoothing; smooths also smoothes

transitive verb

1
: to make smooth
2
a
: to free from what is harsh or disagreeable : polish
smoothed out his style
b
: soothe
3
: to minimize (something, such as a fault) especially in order to allay anger or ill will
his main job is to smooth over the friction that so often arises Brian Crozier
4
: to free from obstruction or difficulty
conciliation smoothed the way to an agreement
5
a
: to press flat
smoothed down the folds of her dress
b
: to remove expression from (one's face) : compose
6
: to cause to lie evenly and in order : preen
a bird smoothing its feathers
7
: to free (a graph, a collection of data, etc.) from irregularities

intransitive verb

: to become smooth
smoother noun

smooth

3 of 3

noun

1
: a smooth part
2
: the act of smoothing
3
: a smoothing implement

Synonyms

Adjective

  • debonair
  • sophisticated
  • suave
  • svelte
  • urbane

Verb

  • ease
  • facilitate
  • grease
  • loosen (up)
  • unclog
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Example Sentences

Adjective They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth. The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water. Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth. The milkshake was smooth and creamy. With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one. Our trip was smooth and uneventful. the smooth movements of a swimmer She has a nice, smooth golf swing. His new car has a smooth ride. Our flight was very smooth. Verb He smoothed his tie and headed out the door. The coin's date had been smoothed away over time. Smooth the cream on after your shower. Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing. She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup. He smoothed ointment over the cut. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Apple has probably sold millions of units in less than two weeks, but the launch hasn’t been exactly smooth. Chris Smith, BGR, 19 Sep. 2022 These sheets are designed with a mix of cotton and polyester to make for smooth and soft bedding. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 19 Sep. 2022 Honda stiffened the chassis and reinforced the front and rear suspension, the result being a very smooth ride and steering that's light and accurate. Nick Kurczewski, Car and Driver, 19 Sep. 2022 Infused with a cocktail of shea butter and both jojoba and marula oil, the pigment goes on with smooth precision. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2022 But their course does not run smooth, with the pair facing numerous setbacks, especially in their relationship. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 18 Sep. 2022 Resources that should be devoted to ensuring the smooth execution of November’s balloting are instead being diverted to respond to malicious mischief. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 When Getsy returned to Green Bay to be quarterbacks coach after a one-year stint at Mississippi State to work for Moorhead, the first season under LaFleur in 2019 wasn’t entirely smooth. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 While Florida had a relatively smooth 2020 election, Republicans said changes were needed to help ensure future elections would not have issues such as fraud. Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022
Verb
There is always another prestige booking to jet off to or a class to teach at Juilliard, and a faithful assistant, Francesca (Portrait of a Lady on Fire's Noémie Merlant), to smooth out the details and keep the riffraff away. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2022 But despite some obvious growing pains, experts believe things will smooth out. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Some countries are trying to smooth out the red tape for digital nomads. Lucy Papachristou, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 So the financial transfers between rich and poor areas, which smooth out economic ups and downs, are more limited. David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Instead, the meeting resulted in continuing to smooth out differences over the legislative break. Marianna Sotomayor And Leigh Ann Caldwell, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2022 Slather on this sugar scrub once per week to smooth out any rough spots from head to toe. SELF, 19 July 2022 The combo of vitamin C and glycolic acid also helps fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and smooth out your skin's texture. ELLE, 13 July 2022 Some of the best anti-frizz hair products use argan oil as a star ingredient to smooth out flyaways and baby hairs. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022
Noun
There are two adaptive-damping modes, but the default setting is ideal for both track and mountain-road use, especially if the asphalt is anything less than billiard-table smooth. Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2022 Testers unanimously rated the fabric smooth, yet not too slippery. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022 First introduced 22 years ago in 1999, the mouthwatering pastry features a creamy smooth, vanilla custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles. PEOPLE.com, 1 Dec. 2021 The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA's best defensive team with his silky-smooth jumper and heady penetration. Greg Beacham, Star Tribune, 4 June 2021 The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA’s best defensive team with his silky-smooth jumper and heady penetration. Greg Beacham, orlandosentinel.com, 4 June 2021 The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA’s best defensive team with his silky-smooth jumper and heady penetration. Greg Beacham, ajc, 4 June 2021 Once the glue is dry, remove the clamp and sand the joint smooth. Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2021 Its boldness will carry you into spring, with a smooth with gentle tannins. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth; akin to Old Saxon smōthi smooth

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

smooth 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsmüt͟h How to pronounce smooth (audio)
smoother; smoothest
1
: not rough or uneven in surface
a smooth board
2
: not hairy
a smooth face
3
: free from difficulties or things in the way
a smooth path
a smooth journey
4
: moving or progressing without breaks, sudden changes, or shifts
a smooth stream
smooth speech
5
: appearing to be friendly and flattering without really meaning it
a smooth talker

smooth

2 of 2

verb

smoothed; smoothing
1
: to remove bumps, lumps, or wrinkles : make smooth
2
: to free from trouble or difficulty
Pioneers smoothed the way for us.

Medical Definition

smooth

adjective

ˈsmüt͟h How to pronounce smooth (audio)
: forming or being a colony with a flat shiny surface usually made up of organisms that form no chains or filaments, show characteristic internal changes, and tend toward marked increase in capsule formation and virulence
used of dissociated strains of bacteria
compare rough

smooths

verb

variants also smoothes
present tense third-person singular of smooth
1
as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • facilitates
  • eases
  • accelerates
  • promotes
  • improves
  • helps
  • aids
  • greases
  • unclogs
  • speeds
  • hurries
  • expedites
  • assists
  • advances
  • quickens
  • forwards
  • hastens
  • furthers
  • paves the way (for)
  • streamlines
  • loosens (up)
  • rushes
  • simplifies
  • abets
  • untangles
  • disentangles
  • straightens (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hinders
  • complicates
  • impedes
  • retards
  • aggravates
  • worsens
  • perplexes
  • sophisticates
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2
as in flattens
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • flattens
  • shaves
  • smoothens
  • evens
  • planes
  • trims
  • rakes
  • levels
  • clips
  • pares
  • presses
  • prunes
  • crops
  • combs
  • surfaces
  • spreads
  • lays
  • cards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • roughens
  • coarsens
  • roughs
  • wrinkles
  • bends
  • rumples
  • pits
  • dents
  • kinks
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3
as in polishes
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • polishes
  • rubs
  • coats
  • shines
  • smoothens
  • sands
  • buffs
  • finishes
  • glosses
  • burnishes
  • scrapes
  • dresses
  • grinds
  • glazes
  • furbishes
  • brightens
  • sleeks
  • scrubs
  • slicks
  • files
  • faces
  • varnishes
  • scours
  • lacquers
  • bones
  • veneers
  • japans
  • sandblasts
  • bobs
  • sandpapers
  • rasps
  • laps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • roughens
  • ruffles
  • roughs (up)
  • scuffs (up)
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