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Meaning
Adj
●
Having a
texture
that
lacks
friction
. Not rough.
●
Without
difficulty
, problems, or
unexpected
consequences
or incidents.
●
In People & Touch:
Bland; glib.
●
Flowing or
uttered
without
check
,
obstruction
, or
hesitation
; not
harsh
; fluent.
●
Suave; sophisticated.
●
Natural; unconstrained.
●
Unbroken.
●
Placid, calm.
●
Lacking
projections
or
indentations
; not serrated.
●
Not
grainy
; having an even texture.
●
Having a
pleasantly
rounded
flavor
; neither
rough
nor astringent.
●
In Mathematics:
Having
derivatives
of all
finite
orders
at all points
within the function’s domain.
●
In Mathematics:
That factors
completely
into small
prime
numbers.
●
In Classical studies & Linguistics:
Lacking
marked
aspiration.
●
In Medicine:
Involuntary and non-striated.
Adv
●
Smoothly.
Noun
●
Something that is
smooth
, or that
goes
smoothly
and easily.
●
A
smoothing
action.
●
A
domestic
animal
having a
smooth
coat.
●
In People:
A
member
of an anti-hippie
fashion
movement
in 1970s Britain.
●
In Statistics:
The analysis
obtained
through a
smoothing
procedure.
Verb
●
To make
smooth
or even.
●
To reduce to a particular
shape
or form by
press
ure; to
press
, to flatten.
●
To make
straightforward
or easy.
●
To
calm
or palliate.
●
In Statistics:
To
capture
important
patterns
in the
data
, while
leaving out
noise.
●
In West Country English:
To
stroke
; especially to
stroke
an animal's fur.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
smooth
English
smoothe
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Downy
Even
Flat
Frictionless
Lanate
Level
Silken
Silklike
Silky
Sleek
Slick
Slight
Smooth
Velutinous
Velvety
Fluid
Smeeth
Smoothe
Smoothen
Blur
Unlined
Pet
Unwrinkle
Shine
Trouble-Free
Polish
Seamless
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Antonyms
Rough
Uneven
Bumpy
Coarse
Textured
Scabby
Discretize
Related
Soft
Creamy
Clean
Polished
Slow
Buttery
Thick
Clear
Simple
Sleek
Mellow
Gentle
Cool
Velvety
Sturdy
Silky
Thin
Ease
Snappy
Chunky
Rough
Slick
Fast
Dry
Glossy
Steady
Supple
Flawless
Neat
Quick
Perfect
Easy
Effortless
Warm
Moist
Soften
Texture
Straight
Finish
Flatten
Shiny
Nice
Flexible
Airy
Stiff
Dull
Comfortable
Punchy
Stable
Straighten
Stabilize
Balance
Transparent
Runny
Continuous
Facilitate
Fine
Sticky
Matte
Strong
Cut
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Rhymes
Booth
Smooth
Soothe
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