smooth (EN)

adjective, verb

adjective “smooth”

1. having a surface that is even and not rough
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   The marble countertop was smooth and cool under my hand.
2. happening without problems or difficulty
   The event's organization was smooth from start to finish.
3. suave and charming in manner
   He was a smooth guy, always knowing what to say.
4. (of a sound) pleasant and not harsh
   The singer's smooth voice captivated the audience.
5. (of a taste) not too strong
   This coffee variety tastes really smooth.
6. (of water) calm; without waves
   The lake was smooth like glass at dawn.
7. flowing gracefully; fluent
   The dancer's movements were smooth and effortless.
8. having an even texture; not grainy
   The soup was blended until it was smooth.
9. (in mathematics) having derivatives of all orders; very regular in calculus
   The graph shows a smooth curve without any sharp turns.
10. (in medicine, of muscle tissue) found in internal organs for involuntary movement
    Smooth muscle helps move food through the digestive system.

verb “smooth”

1. to remove wrinkles from
   She smoothed the tablecloth before setting the plates.
2. to make (a surface) smooth
   She used sandpaper to smooth the rough edges of the wooden table.
3. to make something easier by removing difficulties
   He tried to smooth the path for her career advancement.
4. (in data analysis) to reduce irregularities in data
   The analyst smoothed the data to show the underlying trend.