SMOOTH | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English

having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations

having even and regular surface

• smooth flat rocks
• his face was curiously smooth and youthful

(of movement) without jerks

(of movement) without jerks

• the trucks gave a smooth ride
• graphics are excellent, with fast, smooth scrolling

(of an action, event, or process) without problems or difficulties

without problems or difficulties

• the group's expansion into the US market was not quite so smooth

(of a person or their manner) suavely charming in a way regarded as possibly insincere

suavely charming in way regarded as possibly insincere

• his voice was infuriatingly smooth

(of food or drink) without harshness or bitterness

without harshness or bitterness

• a lovely, smooth, very fruity wine

give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance

give something flat, regular surface or appearance

• she smoothed out the newspaper
• you can use glasspaper to smooth the joint

deal successfully with (a problem or difficulty)

deal successfully with

• these doctrinal disputes were smoothed over

• smoothe

in a way that is without difficulties

in way that is without difficulties

• the course of true love never did run smooth