Main Entry: 1smooth
Pronunciation: \ˈsmüth\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth; akin to Old Saxon smōthi 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
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
— smooth adverb
— smooth·ly adverb
— smooth·ness noun
