Smooth | Mean of smooth in English Dictionary

/ˈsmuːð/

• having a flat, even surface
1. smooth skin
2. They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth.
3. The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water.
4. The surface is (as) smooth as silk. [=very smooth]
• not having any lumps
1. Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth.
2. The milkshake was smooth and creamy.
• happening or done without any problems
1. With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one.
2. Our trip was smooth and uneventful.

• even and regular without sudden movements
1. the smooth movements of a swimmer
2. She has a nice, smooth golf swing.
• not having or causing sudden, violent movements
1. His new car has a smooth ride.
2. Our flight was very smooth.
• relaxed, confident, and pleasant in a way that may be intended to deceive people
1. I don't trust him—he's just too smooth.
2. He has a smooth manner.
3. He's a real smooth talker. [=he says flattering things]
4. She's a smooth operator. [=a person who is smooth]
• not sharp, bitter, or unpleasant in taste or smell
1. The wine was full and smooth.
2. a smooth cup of coffee
• pleasant to hear or listen to
1. He has a rich, smooth voice.
• Verb
• to make (something) smooth
1. He smoothed his tie and headed out the door.
2. The coin's date had been smoothed away over time.
3. She smoothed back her hair.
4. Smooth the surface down with sandpaper.
• to remove problems or difficulties from a situation
1. They smoothed the way for a quick end to the dispute. [=they made it easier to achieve a quick end to the dispute]
2. She has helped smooth a path [=has helped make it easier] for more women to run for office.
• to spread (something) over a surface (such as your skin)
1. Smooth the cream on after your shower.
2. Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing.
3. She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.
4. He smoothed ointment over the cut.
• to make (problems, difficulties, etc.) less serious
1. We'll help smooth away any legal trouble.
• to make (something) smooth or flat
1. Help me smooth out the tablecloth.
2. The ground was rocky, so we smoothed out the path with cedar chips.
• to make (something) easier by removing or dealing with problems
1. We will smooth out the election process by next year.
2. She tried to smooth things out [=end an argument or disagreement] with her daughter-in-law, but the damage was done.
• to make (a disagreement, problem, difficulty, etc.) seem less serious than it really is
1. Don't worry about missing the application deadline—we'll smooth that over with the office.
2. She smoothed over the objections to his candidacy.