smooth

/smuːð/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: smoother · smoothest · smooths · smoothing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có kết cấu không ma sát. Không thô

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Adjective

Examples

The outlines must be smooth, […]imperceptible to the touch, and even, without eminence or cavities.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không gặp khó khăn, vấn đề, hoặc hậu quả không lường trước

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Adjective

Examples

We hope for a smooth transition to the new system.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Smoothly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách trơn tru

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Adverb

Examples

smooth-running, smooth-tongued, smooth-spoken

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ gì đó trơn tru, hoặc diễn ra suôn sẻ và dễ dàng

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Noun

Examples

The smooth of his neck.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “smooth” mean?

Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

Is “smooth” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.