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Definition smooth in British English

smooth adjective

adjective
/smuːð/
1

completely even with no rough areas or lumps

Example

A baby's skin is as smooth as silk.

Synonyms and related words
smooth flat level
2

a smooth ride in a vehicle does not shake or frighten you

Example

a smooth flight/voyage/ride

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comfortable the warm intimate
2.1

a smooth movement is easy and well controlled

Example

With a smooth swing, he hit the ball.

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graceful smooth fluid
3

a smooth drink or flavour is not too strong or bitter, and tastes good

Example

a smooth whisky

Synonyms and related words
tasty edible appetizing
Example

a smooth process/business

Example

We are changing systems, but we expect a smooth transition.

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useful efficient effective
5

relaxed and confident in a way that usually persuades people to do things. This word shows that you do not trust people like this

Example

Steven's a bit too smooth for my liking.

Example

a smooth operator (=someone you cannot trust)

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confident proud easy
6

smooth muscle is the type of muscle that you have in the walls of organs such as your stomach, intestine or blood vessels

Synonyms and related words
cartilaginous contract motor
Definition smooth in British English