smoother

Adjective

smooth (comparative smoother, superlative smoothest)

1. Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
   • The outlines must be smooth, […]imperceptible to the touch, and even, without eminence or cavities.1695, C[harles] A[lphonse] du Fresnoy, translated by John Dryden, De Arte Graphica. The Art of Painting, […], London: […] J[ohn] Heptinstall for W. Rogers, […], →OCLC
2. Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.
   • We hope for a smooth transition to the new system.

   Synonyms:

   fluid, slick

3. Bland; glib.
   • This smooth discourse and mild behavior oft / Conceal a traitor.1712 (date written), [Joseph] Addison, Cato, a Tragedy. […], London: […] J[acob] Tonson, […], published 1713, →OCLC, (please specify the page)
4. Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; fluent.
   • the only smooth poet of those times1670, John Milton, The History of Britain

   Synonyms:

   seamless

5. Suave; sophisticated.
   • He was so smooth and handsome. He knew just what to say and when to say it.2003, T. Lewis Humphrey, The Price of Love, →ISBN, page 279
6. Natural; unconstrained.
   • In order for a reading to be smooth and effortless, readers must be able to recognize and read words accurately, automatically, and quickly.2006, Mary Kay Moskal, Camille Blachowicz, Reading for Fluency, →ISBN, page 3

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