Smooth Definition & Meaning
smooth
- adjective
- having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities; "smooth skin"; "a smooth tabletop"; "smooth fabric"; "a smooth road"; "water as smooth as a mirror"
- smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication; "he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"; "the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error"
- of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
- smooth and unconstrained in movement; "a long, smooth stride"; "the fluid motion of a cat"; "the liquid grace of a ballerina"
- (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected; "a legato passage"
- of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence; "a smooth ride"
- lacking obstructions or difficulties; "the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly"
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water"
- noun
- the act of smoothing; "he gave his hair a quick smooth"
- verb
- make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; "smooth the surface of the wood"
- make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
- free from obstructions; "smooth the way towards peace negotiations"
"Smooth" in song lyrics
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"Before the chance was smooth"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"when she groove the girl, groove smooth"
2Phace f/ Slim Thug — Shake Somethin -
"Nice and Smooth"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment (Remix)
Words that rhyme with smooth
Usage tips for "smooth"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "smooth" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for smooth to find words that pair well.
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