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smooth

The correct spelling is smooth.

How to pronounce smooth

/smuːð/
noun

IPA: /smuːð/

Say it like: Smoo-th

The correct spelling is smooth. Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily. For example: "to smooth a person's temper"

Usage Examples

to smooth a person's temper

Can I smooth your cat?

We hope for a smooth transition to the new system.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.
  2. 2.A smoothing action.
  3. 3.A domestic animal having a smooth coat.
  4. 4.A member of an anti-hippie fashion movement in 1970s Britain.
  5. 5.The analysis obtained through a smoothing procedure.

verb

  1. 1.To make smooth or even.
  2. 2.To make straightforward or easy.
  3. 3.To calm or palliate.
  4. 4.(image processing, digital audio) To capture important patterns in the data, while leaving out noise.
  5. 5.To stroke; especially to stroke an animal's fur.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
  2. 2.Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.
  3. 3.Bland; glib.
  4. 4.Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; fluent.
  5. 5.(of a person) Suave; sophisticated.

adverb

  1. 1.Smoothly.

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