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smoothness

|smooth/ness|

B2

/ˈsmuːðnəs/

(smooth)

without difficulty

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
smoothsmoothssmoothssmoothedsmoothedsmoothingsmoothersmoothestsmoothnesssmoothly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'smooth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'smōð', where 'smōð' meant 'free from roughness'.

Historical Evolution

'smōð' changed from Old English word 'smōð' and eventually became the modern English word 'smooth'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'free from roughness', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an even and regular surface'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being smooth.

The smoothness of the silk was remarkable.

Synonyms

evennesssleekness

Antonyms

roughness

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Idioms

smooth sailing

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39