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Smooth

🔄 Synonyms of "Smooth"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sleekverbHaving an even, smooth surface; smooth
suavenounOf a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.
undulateverb(intransitive) To move in wavelike motions.
easynounRequiring little skill or effort.
velvety(also figuratively) Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.
fastnoun(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
slicknounSlippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
fluentnounAble to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently.
diplomaticnounConcerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
velvetnounA closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.
shineverb(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
sinuateverbTo advance in wavy or curvy manner, to bend, to curve, to wind in and out
fluidnounA liquid (as opposed to a solid or gas).
politicnounShrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
gracefulHaving or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
silkenverbSynonym of silky, like silk, silklike, particularly
polishnounOf, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.
glassynounOf or like glass, especially in being smooth and somewhat reflective.
silkynounSimilar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
glossynounHaving a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
flowingnounMoving, proceeding or shaped smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.
marmorealResembling marble or a marble statue; cold, smooth, white, etc.; marblelike.
entirenoun(sometimes postpositive) Whole; complete.
ceraceousWaxy.
seamlessWithout interruption; coherent.

↔️ Antonyms of "Smooth"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
roughnounNot smooth; uneven.
disconnectedThat is no longer connected.
staccatonoun(music) An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.
unsmoothverbNot smooth; rough.
cranniedHaving crannies.
roughenverb(transitive) To make rough.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Smooth"

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WordDefinition
sleekHaving an even, smooth surface; smooth
smooth outverb(transitive) To make smooth.
smoothenverb(transitive) To make smooth.
sinuatesinuous
slicknounSlippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
flowingMoving, proceeding or shaped smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.
undulateWavy in appearance or form.
fluentAble to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently.
glossyHaving a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
shineverb(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
satinyLike satin, smooth and shiny, glossy.
marmorean(obsolete) marmoreal.
fastnoun(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
easyRequiring little skill or effort.
gracefulHaving or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
waxyResembling wax in texture or appearance.
suaveOf a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.
waxlikeResembling wax.
ceraceousWaxy.
entire(sometimes postpositive) Whole; complete.

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