smooth

CEFRB1

/smuːð/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Even and free from roughness; calm and easy.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Bland; glib.

Examples

  • The sea was as smooth as glass.

  • The sea looks calm and smooth.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.

  2. Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

  3. Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; fluent.

More examples

In context

  • The paths true love never ran smooth(ly).

  • We hope for a smooth transition to the new system.

  • The smooth surface of the metal

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English smothe, smethe, from Old English smēþe, smōþ, both from Proto-West Germanic *smanþī, of unknown origin. Cognate with Scots smuith (“smooth”), Saterland Frisian smoud (“smooth”), Low German smood and smödig (“smooth, malleable, ductile”), Dutch smeuïg (“smooth”) (from earlier smeudig).