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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | smoth |
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1 a smooth surface has no rough parts, lumps, or holes, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive to touch [≠ rough]: 
Her skin felt smooth and cool.a smooth pebble
surface
Her skin felt smooth and cool.a smooth pebble2 happening or operating successfully, without any problems The new government has promised a smooth transition of power.
happening without problems
The new government has promised a smooth transition of power.➔ go smoothly
at smoothly (2)3 with no sudden movements or changes of direction, especially in a way that is graceful or comfortable : Swing the tennis racquet in one smooth motion. The jet made a smooth landing.
movement
[only before noun]Swing the tennis racquet in one smooth motion.The jet made a smooth landing.4 someone who is smooth is polite, confident, and relaxed, but is often not sincere : a smooth salesmen
person
a smooth salesmen5 a liquid mixture that is smooth has no big pieces in it [≠ lumpy]: Beat the eggs and flour until they are smooth.
liquid mixture
Beat the eggs and flour until they are smooth.6 a voice or music that is smooth is soft and pleasant to listen to : smooth jazz
sound
smooth jazz7 a drink such as wine, coffee, whisky, or beer that is smooth is not bitter but tastes pleasant : a smooth full-bodied wine
taste
CTa smooth full-bodied wine —smoothness noun [uncountable] the smoothness of his skin
➔ smooth-talkingthe smoothness of his skin