n.
Pronunciation: ' smü th
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English smothe, from Old English sm ō th; akin to Old Saxon sm ō thi smooth
Date: before 12th century
1 a (1) : having a continuous even surface (2) of a curve : being the representation of a function with a continuous first derivative (3) : having or being a short even coat of hair <a smooth collie> ― compare ROUGH , WIREHAIRED b : being without hair c : GLABROUS <a smooth leaf> d : causing no resistance to sliding
2 : free from difficulties or impediments <the smooth course of his life>
3 : even and uninterrupted in flow or flight
4 : excessively and often artfully suave : INGRATIATING <a smooth operator>
5 a : SERENE , EQUABLE <a smooth disposition> b : AMIABLE , COURTEOUS
6 a : not sharp or harsh <a smooth sherry> b : free from lumps
synonyms see LEVEL , EASY , SUAVE
– smooth adverb
– smooth · ly adverb
– smooth · ness noun