Pronunciation: /smuːð/

Definitions of smooth

verb to make (something) smooth by rubbing or applying pressure

Example Sentences

A1 I smooth the table with a cloth.

A2 She smoothed out the wrinkles in the fabric.

B1 He is trying to smooth over the disagreement between his friends.

B2 The manager smoothed things over with the upset customer.

C1 The diplomat worked tirelessly to smooth out the tensions between the two countries.

C2 The CEO's job is to smooth out any issues that arise within the company.

adjective having a flat, even surface; without roughness or projections

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's skin felt smooth to the touch.

A2 She used a smooth brush to paint the walls.

B1 The transition between scenes in the movie was very smooth.

B2 The dancer moved across the stage with smooth and graceful movements.

C1 The negotiations went smoothly and a deal was reached quickly.

C2 The singer's voice was smooth and captivating, mesmerizing the audience.

Examples of smooth in a Sentence

formal The surface of the marble countertop was incredibly smooth to the touch.

informal I love how smooth this new moisturizer makes my skin feel.

slang That song has such a smooth beat, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative She handled the difficult situation with such a smooth grace, it was impressive.

Grammatical Forms of smooth

past tense

smoothed

plural

smooths

comparative

smoother

superlative

smoothest

present tense

smooth

future tense

will smooth

perfect tense

have smoothed

continuous tense

is smoothing

singular

smooth

positive degree

smooth

infinitive

to smooth

gerund

smoothing

participle

smoothed

Origin and Evolution of smooth

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'smooth' originated from the Old English word 'smothe' which meant 'level, flat, even'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'smooth' has evolved to not only describe surfaces that are level and flat but also to describe actions or behaviors that are polished, effortless, and pleasing to the senses.