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'
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected; a legato passage
[ Syn: legato ]
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence; a smooth ride'
smooth (adj.)
the act of smoothing; he gave his hair a quick smooth'
smooth (n.)
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
smooth and unconstrained in movement; a long, smooth stride; the fluid motion of a cat; the liquid grace of a ballerina
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
smooth (adj.)
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; smooth the surface of the wood
[ Syn: smoothen ]
make (a surface) shine; shine the silver, please; polish my shoes
free from obstructions; smooth the way towards peace negotiations
[ Syn: smooth out ]