smooth
Translation
smooth, even, easy, suave
Examples
The table has a very smooth surface.
The table has a very smooth surface.
We hope for a smooth journey.
We hope for a smooth journey.
This is a very smooth wine.
This is a very smooth wine.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) before a noun She has smooth skin.
((subject)) ((be)) ((adjective)) after a linking verb (be, feel, seem) The sea was very smooth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: even, flat, sleek, easy; Antonyms: rough, bumpy, difficult
Etymology
From Old English 'smōth', meaning smooth or serene.
Memory Tips
Imagine the feeling of stroking silk or a cat's fur – that texture is 'smooth'. It also describes a process without problems.