smoother

UK
/ˈsmuːðə/
US
/ˈsmuːðər/

Translations

smoothernoun
smoothers
pl
UK
/ˈsmuːðə/
US
/ˈsmuːðər/
The smoother worked on the wooden surface to make it even.
Шлифовщик работал над деревянной поверхностью, чтобы сделать её ровной.
The mason used a smoother to finish the concrete surface.
Каменщик использовал гладилку, чтобы закончить бетонную поверхность.
Additional translations
smootheradjective
smoother
Comp.
UK
/ˈsmuːðə/
US
/ˈsmuðɚ/
Comparative degree of the adjective "smooth".
Synonyms
more even
more polished
more refined
more level
more seamless
smootheradverb
Used chiefly in informal speech as the comparative form of the adverb "smoothly"
Synonyms
more neatly
more softly
more effortlessly
more fluidly
more seamlessly
more evenly
more smoothly
smoothadjective

smoother

Comp.

smoother
Comp.
smoothest
Super.
UK
/smuːð/
US
/smuθ/
The fabric of the dress is smooth and comfortable.
Ткань платья мягкая и удобная.
The dancer's movements were smooth and graceful.
Движения танцовщицы были плавными и грациозными.
The surface of the table is smooth.
Поверхность стола гладкая.
The road was smooth and easy to drive on.
Дорога была ровной и легкой для езды.
smoothadverb

smoother

UK
/smuːð/
US
/smuð/
Colloquial/idiomatic use meaning “smoothly”.

Definitions

smoothernoun
A tool or device used to make a surface smooth.
The carpenter used a smoother to finish the edges of the wooden table.
A person who makes something smooth or even.
As a professional smoother, she was responsible for ensuring the walls were perfectly even before painting.
A mathematical or algorithmic process or function used to reduce noise or fluctuations in data sets.
The analyst applied a kernel smoother to the time-series data to reveal the underlying trend.
smootheradjective
Comparative form of smooth; having a surface that is more even or less rough than another.
The satin sheets felt smoother than the cotton ones.
Comparative form of smooth; displaying greater polish, charm, or suaveness in manner or speech than another.
He is noticeably smoother with clients than his predecessor.
smootheradverb
Comparative form of smoothly; in a manner that is more even, uninterrupted, or polished than another.
The car now shifts gears smoother after the tune-up.
smoothadjective
Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or projections.
The table had a smooth finish that felt pleasant to the touch.
Having a pleasant and flowing quality, without sudden changes or interruptions.
The singer's smooth voice captivated the audience.
Easily and without difficulty or problems.
The project went through a smooth transition thanks to careful planning.
Charming and confident, often in a way that is not sincere.
He was a smooth talker, always knowing the right thing to say.
Of food or drink: pleasantly mild, without sharpness or harshness.
The wine has a smooth finish with no hint of acidity.
smoothadverb
In a smooth manner; without jolts or interruption.
The car now runs smooth after the tune-up.