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Synonyms for Smooth

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Top synonyms for “smooth”: bland, fluent, fluid, legato, liquid, placid, polish, politic, and 36 more below.

Definitions

  1. (noun)the act of smoothing
    he gave his hair a quick smooth
  2. (verb)make (a surface) shine
    shine the silver, please
  3. (verb)make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
    smooth the surface of the wood
  4. (verb)free from obstructions
    smooth the way towards peace negotiations
  5. (adjective)(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
    a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
  6. (adjective)lacking obstructions or difficulties
    the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly
  7. (adjective)smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
    he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage
  8. (adjective)smooth and unconstrained in movement
    a long, smooth stride
  9. (adjective)having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
    smooth skin
  10. (adjective)of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
    a smooth ride
  11. (adjective)of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
  12. (adjective)(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
    a legato passage

Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for "smooth"?

Common synonyms for "smooth" include bland, fluent, fluid, legato, liquid, placid. Our thesaurus lists 44 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.

What is the opposite of "smooth"?

Antonyms for "smooth" include rough, roughen. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.

What does "smooth" mean?

the act of smoothing Example: "he gave his hair a quick smooth"

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