CEFR A2

smooth

adjective

Meaning

Having an even and regular surface with no bumps or holes.

Examples

The silk fabric felt smooth against her skin.
He ran his hand over the smooth, polished wood.

Synonyms: even, sleek, silky, velvety

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smooth (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /smoʊð/

Definition

Having an even and regular surface with no bumps or holes.

Examples

The silk fabric felt smooth against her skin.
He ran his hand over the smooth, polished wood.
The road was smooth and easy to drive on.

How to Use smooth

smooth out (phrasal verb): To make something smooth or to remove problems. — "We need to smooth out the wrinkles in the fabric."
smooth over (phrasal verb): To make a difficult situation or disagreement less serious. — "He tried to smooth over the argument between his friends."

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