smooth
having an even, flat surface
Flat and without bumps or rough parts.
[something] is smooth
- The table has a smooth wooden surface.
- Her skin felt smooth after using the lotion.
- The lake was completely smooth in the early morning.
- The stone was worn smooth by the river.
- This fabric is incredibly smooth to the touch.
- The glass is smooth.
- My hair feels smooth today.
- This road is smooth now.
- The plate is very smooth.
moving easily and evenly
Happening or moving in an easy way without problems or stops.
[something] is smooth
- The elevator ride was smooth and quiet.
- We had a smooth flight with no turbulence.
- The transition between scenes was smooth.
- His movements were smooth and graceful.
- The car runs smooth even on rough roads.
- The bus ride was smooth.
- Her dance was very smooth.
- The meeting went smooth.
- Our trip was smooth.
without problems or difficulties
Happening in a good way without problems.
[process/event] is smooth
- The launch went smoothly thanks to good planning.
- Negotiations were surprisingly smooth.
- We had a smooth start to the project.
- Everything ran smooth during the event.
- They enjoyed a smooth recovery after surgery.
- The meeting was smooth.
- Our trip was very smooth.
- The work went smooth.
- It was a smooth day at school.
having a pleasant manner or style
Polite and confident in a way that is easy to like.
[someone] is smooth
- He's such a smooth talker that everyone believes him.
- Her presentation was smooth and professional.
- He made a smooth introduction to the topic.
- She handled the interview questions with smooth confidence.
- They admire his smooth way of handling customers.
- He is a smooth speaker.
- She has a smooth voice.
- He gave a smooth answer.
- Her style is very smooth.
make a surface even and flat
To make something flat and without bumps by pressing or rubbing it.
to smooth [something]
- She smoothed the wrinkles out of her dress.
- Use sandpaper to smooth the wood before painting.
- He smoothed his hair with his hand.
- The baker smoothed the icing on the cake.
- She smoothed the paper onto the board.
- I smoothed my shirt.
- He smoothed the cake icing.
- She smoothed her hair.
- We smoothed the floor with sandpaper.
- Base: smooth
- Comparative: smoother
- Superlative: smoothest
- Base: smooth
- 3rd Person Singular: smoothes, smooths
- Present Participle: smoothing
- Past: smoothed
- Past Participle: smoothed
smooth sailing
1progress without problems after starting something
When things are going well and there are no problems after you start something.
- After we solved the initial issues, it was all smooth sailing from there.
- Once you learn the basics, driving becomes smooth sailing.
smooth sailing
1no trouble; everything goes well
everything is easy and going well
- Once the contract was signed, it was smooth sailing.
- With a good plan, the move should be smooth sailing.
smooth something over
1reduce tension or seriousness of a problem
To make a problem seem less bad or make people feel better about it.
- He tried to smooth over the disagreement between his friends.
- The manager smoothed over the issue with the client quickly.
as smooth as silk
1Extremely smooth or easy
Very smooth or happening in a very easy, controlled way.
- Her skin was as smooth as silk.
- The car’s new engine runs as smooth as silk.
- The car's acceleration was as smooth as silk.
- Her presentation was as smooth as silk from beginning to end.
- The dancer’s movements were as smooth as silk on the stage.
go smoothly
1happen without problems
used when an event or plan happens in a good way, with no big problems or delays
- The interview went smoothly thanks to good preparation.
- I hope the surgery goes smoothly tomorrow.
- Everything went smoothly during the ceremony.
- Everything went smoothly during the move to our new office.
- If the talks go smoothly, they could sign a deal this week.