smoothness
Translation
smoothness, evenness, fluency
Examples
I was impressed by the smoothness of the silk.
I was impressed by the smoothness of the silk.
The smoothness of the operation was remarkable.
The smoothness of the operation was remarkable.
Grammar Patterns
the smoothness of ((sth.)) the quality or state of being smooth I was impressed by the smoothness of the silk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evenness, sleekness; Antonyms: roughness, coarseness
Etymology
From the adjective 'smooth' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which means 'the state of being'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun: happy → happiness, smooth → smoothness.