Smoothness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of having a level and even surface; "the water was a glassy smoothness"; "the weather system of the Pacific is determined by the uninterrupted smoothness of the ocean".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Powerful and effective language; "his eloquence attracted a large congregation"; "fluency in spoken and written English is essential"; "his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A texture without roughness; smooth to the touch; "admiring the slim smoothness of her thighs"; "some artists prefer the smoothness of a board".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The soft cotton sheets felt wonderful, offering a silky smoothness against her skin.
- He stroked the petals, appreciating the velvety smoothness of the rose.
- Some sculptors value the rough natural texture of wood, but she prefers the smoothness of metal for her projects.
- She slipped on the summer dress, feeling the elegant smoothness of the fabric hugging her curves.
- In designing this highway, the engineers made sure the surface was level and maintained an optimal smoothness for driving comfort.
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Meaning 4
The quality of being free from errors or interruptions; "the five-speed manual gearbox is smoothness personified".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 5
The quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.