word-vault/dist/data/cards/sm/smooth.json

A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.

{
    "term": "smooth",
    "partOfSpeech": "adjective",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the **smooth surface** of the metal"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The water was as smooth as glass."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They noticed her perfectly smooth white skin."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The new motorway surfaces were smooth as silk."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The surface should be sanded smooth."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This cream makes even the roughest hands silky smooth."
                },
                {
                    "text": "her beautifully smooth complexion"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the deceptively smooth surface of the glacier"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "verbs": ["be", "feel", "look"],
                "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "without any solid pieces",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Once the mixture is smooth, spread it over the cake."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "happening or continuing without any problems",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "They are introducing new measures to ensure the **smooth running** of the business."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a fairly **smooth transition** to democracy"
                },
                {
                    "text": "They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The project got off to a remarkably smooth start."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "verbs": ["be", "look", "seem"],
                "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "even and regular, without sudden stops and starts",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The plane made a smooth landing."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere",
            "labels": "(often disapproving)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He's something of a **smooth operator**."
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "smarmy"
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "pleasant and not bitter",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "This coffee has a smooth, rich taste."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be simple and free from trouble",
            "examples": []
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/smuːð/",
                "audio": "sm/smooth/smooth__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/smuːð/",
                "audio": "sm/smooth/smooth__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English."
}