Définition "smooth" dans le dictionnaire Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus

smooth (smoother comparative) (smoothest superlative) (smooths 3rd person present) (smoothing present participle) (smoothed past tense & past participle )

1 adj A smooth surface has no roughness, lumps, or holes., (Antonym: rough) ...a rich cream that keeps skin soft and smooth.

2 adj A smooth liquid or mixture has been mixed well so that it has no lumps., (Antonym: lumpy) Continue whisking until the mixture looks smooth and creamy...

3 adj If you describe a drink such as wine, whisky, or coffee as smooth, you mean that it is not bitter and is pleasant to drink., (Antonym: rough, harsh) This makes the whiskeys much smoother.

4  adj A smooth line or movement has no sudden breaks or changes in direction or speed.
This exercise is done in one smooth motion.
♦ smoothly  adv
Make sure that you execute all movements smoothly and without jerking...

5 adj A smooth ride, flight, or sea crossing is very comfortable because there are no unpleasant movements., (Antonym: bumpy, rough) The active suspension system gives the car a very smooth ride.

6  adj You use smooth to describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble.
Political hopes for a swift and smooth transition to democracy have been dashed...
♦ smoothly  adv
So far, talks at GM have gone smoothly...

7 adj If you describe a man as smooth, you mean that he is extremely smart, confident, and polite, often in a way that you find rather unpleasant.
Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been picked as finalists...

8 verb If you smooth something, you move your hands over its surface to make it smooth and flat.
She stood up and smoothed down her frock... V n with adv