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- [smooth]
- /smuð/
- /ˈsmuːðnəs/
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- [smooth]
- /smuð/
Definitions of smoothness word
- adjective smoothness free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road. 1
- adjective smoothness generally flat or unruffled, as a calm sea. 1
- adjective smoothness free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek. 1
- adjective smoothness of uniform consistency; free from lumps, as a batter, sauce, etc. 1
- adjective smoothness free from or proceeding without abrupt curves, bends, etc.: a smooth ride. 1
- adjective smoothness allowing or having an even, uninterrupted movement or flow: smooth driving. 1
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Origin of smoothness
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; (adj.) Middle English smothe, late Old English smōth; compare Middle English smethe, Old English smēthe smooth; cognate with Old Saxon smōthi; (v.) late Middle English smothen, derivative of the adj.; replacing Middle English smethen, Old English smēth(i)an
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Parts of speech for Smoothness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smoothness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
smoothness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smoothness
noun smoothness
- airiness — the quality or condition of being fresh, light, or breezy
- clockwork — A clockwork toy or device has machinery inside it which makes it move or operate when it is wound up with a key.
- delicacy — Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.
- dexterity — Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind.
- diaphaneity — the quality of being diaphanous; transparency.
Antonyms for smoothness
noun smoothness
- anamorphosis — an image or drawing distorted in such a way that it becomes recognizable only when viewed in a specified manner or through a special device
- bivalve — any marine or freshwater mollusc of the class Pelecypoda (formerly Bivalvia or Lamellibranchia), having a laterally compressed body, a shell consisting of two hinged valves, and gills for respiration. The group includes clams, cockles, oysters, and mussels
- brokenness — the quality of being broken
- brusqueness — abrupt in manner; blunt; rough: A brusque welcome greeted his unexpected return.
- bushiness — a bushy quality or state
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