(~er, ~est, ~s, ~ing, ~ed)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ surface has no roughness, lumps, or holes.
...a rich cream that keeps skin soft and ~.
...a ~ surface such as glass...
The flagstones beneath their feet were worn ~ by centuries of use.
? rough
ADJ
2.
A ~ liquid or mixture has been mixed well so that it has no lumps.
Continue whisking until the mixture looks ~ and creamy...
? lumpy
ADJ
3.
If you describe a drink such as wine, whisky, or coffee as ~, you mean that it is not bitter and is pleasant to drink.
This makes the whiskeys much ~er.
? rough, harsh
ADJ
4.
A ~ line or movement has no sudden breaks or changes in direction or speed.
This exercise is done in one ~ motion.
ADJ
~ly
Make sure that you execute all movements ~ly and without jerking...
ADV: ADV with v
5.
A ~ ride, flight, or sea crossing is very comfortable because there are no unpleasant movements.
The active suspension system gives the car a very ~ ride.
? bumpy, rough
ADJ
6.
You use ~ to describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble.
Political hopes for a swift and ~ transition to democracy have been dashed...
ADJ
~ly
So far, talks at GM have gone ~ly...
ADV: ADV with v
7.
If you describe a man as ~, you mean that he is extremely smart, confident, and polite, often in a way that you find rather unpleasant.
Twelve extremely good-looking, ~ young men have been picked as finalists...
ADJ
8.
If you ~ something, you move your hands over its surface to make it ~ and flat.
She stood up and ~ed down her frock...
Bardo ~ed his moustache.
VERB: V n with adv, V n