smooth — having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations
Pronunciation (IPA): /smuːð/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to smooth skin is eating lots of kimchi.
- The presentation went smooth until the cat walked across the keyboard.
- He tried to smooth over his mistake by bringing donuts to the office.
smooth
ADJECTIVE[/smuːð/]
having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations
Gliding on smooth ice surface
The smooth mirror shows youth the truth
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Smooth derives from Old English 'smōth', which shares a common ancestor with Germanic language families. The word originally meant 'flat and even' in its earliest attestation.
Breakdown
The word consists of the Old English root 'smōth' (smooth, even) with the addition of the modern English adjective suffix '-' (unmarked in morphological function). No further morphemic decomposition is possible in this Germanic root.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to smooth skin is eating lots of kimchi.”
“The presentation went smooth until the cat walked across the keyboard.”
“He tried to smooth over his mistake by bringing donuts to the office.”
“The smooth jazz made everyone feel relaxed.”
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