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Smoothed
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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Smoothed
see synonyms of smoothedadjective
1.
resting in the same plane; without bends or irregularities
2.
silky to the touch
smooth velvet
3.
lacking roughness of surface; flat
4.
tranquil or unruffled
smooth temper
5.
lacking obstructions or difficulties
6.
a.
suave or persuasive, esp as suggestive of insincerity
b.
(in combination)
smooth-tongued
7.
(of the skin) free from hair
8.
of uniform consistency
smooth batter
9.
not erratic; free from jolts
smooth driving
10.
not harsh or astringent
a smooth wine
11.
having all projections worn away
smooth tyres
12. mathematics
(of a curve) differentiable at every point
13. phonetics
without preliminary or simultaneous aspiration
14.
gentle to the ear; flowing
15. physics
(of a plane, surface, etc) regarded as being frictionless
adverb
16.
in a calm or even manner; smoothly
verb (mainly tr)
17. (also intr; often foll by down)
to make or become flattened or without roughness or obstructions
18. (often foll by out or away)
to take or rub (away) in order to make smooth
she smoothed out the creases in her dress
19.
to make calm; soothe
20.
to make easier
smooth his path
21. electrical engineering
to remove alternating current ripple from the output of a direct current power supply
22. obsolete
to make more polished or refined
noun
23.
the smooth part of something
24.
the act of smoothing
25. tennis, squash, badminton
the side of a racket on which the binding strings form a continuous line
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Smoothed
see synonyms of smoothed verb intransitive
20.
to become smooth
adverb
21.
in a smooth manner
noun
22.
something smooth; smooth part
23.
an act of smoothing
adjective
1.
a.
having an even or level surface; having no roughness or projections that can be seen or felt
b.
having its projections leveled by wear
a smooth tire
2.
having an even consistency; without lumps
a smooth paste
3.
even, calm, or gentle in flow or movement
a smooth voyage
4.
free from interruptions, obstacles, difficulties, etc.
smooth progress
5.
not easily agitated or ruffled; calm; serene
a smooth temper
6.
free from hair, beard, etc.
7.
pleasing to the taste; not sharp or harsh; bland
8.
having an easy, gentle, flowing rhythm or sound
9. US
suave, polished, or ingratiating, esp. in a flattering, insincere way
10. US, Informal
polished; competent
a smooth dancer
11. Slang
very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
12. Mechanics
having relatively little friction
13. Phonetics
articulated without aspiration
verb transitive
14.
to make level or even
15.
to remove the lumps from
16.
to remove wrinkles from by pressing
17.
to free from interruptions, difficulties, etc.; make easy
18.
to make calm or serene; soothe
19.
to make less crude; polish or refine
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Smoothed
see synonyms of smoothedadj. smooth·er, smooth·est
1.
a. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at level.
b. Free from waves or disturbances; calm: The lake is smooth today.
2.
a. Free from hair, whiskers, or stubble: felt his smooth cheek after the close shave.
b. Having a short dense flat coat. Used of dogs.
3.
a. Having a fine texture: a smooth fabric.
b. Having an even consistency: a smooth pudding.
c. Having an even or gentle motion or movement: a smooth ride.
4. Having no obstructions or difficulties: a smooth operation; a smooth trip.
5. Easy-going; serene: a smooth temperament.
6. Not sharp or bitter in taste: a smooth wine.
7. Delicately pleasing to the ear; not harsh or grating: a smooth voice.
8. Ingratiatingly polite and agreeable: known for his smooth remarks.
v. smoothed, smooth·ing, smoothes
v.tr.
1. To make (something) even, level, or unwrinkled: smoothed the fabric with an iron.
2. To rid of obstructions, hindrances, or difficulties: a real estate agent who smoothed the process of applying for a mortgage.
3. To soothe or tranquilize; make calm: The president tried to smooth over the hurt feelings of the disputing factions.
4. To cause to appear less harsh or severe than is the case: Don't try to smooth over their faults.
v.intr.
To become smooth.
n.
1. The act of smoothing.
2. A smooth surface or part.
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