smoothness
- noun
- /ˈsmuːðnəs/
- The smoothness of the ice made it perfect for skating during the winter.
- the smoothness of the surface
- measure the smoothness
You want that smooth paper to emphasize the sleek smoothness of shiny fabrics.
- You want that smooth paper to emphasize the sleek smoothness of shiny fabrics.
- I have a Nivea kiss of smoothness chapstick.
- It's double line has silky smoothness in it.
- The smooth thing, mostly butter becomes the reference for smoothness.
- So this is a smoothness and glow energizing cream, A night recovery gel balm.
- I'm definitely like, let this be over, but it's really effective and it's helped my with my skin smoothness so, so much.
Examples
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It's set now and has given us that elevation and smoothness to the skin.
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Nor was it possible to use conventional methods to measure the smoothness of the surface.
Academic text (1991) -
I do miss the crust a little bit, but the smoothness of the chocolate on the outside is kind of nice.
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Note the improved smoothness of the edges of the diagonal lines.
Academic text (1997) -
I let my fingers slide and glide through them, feeling their smoothness.
Fiction book (1998) -
Whenever she exposed her ankles for a massage, I stole a glance at their rounded smoothness.
Fiction book (1993) -
A great oolong taste is also defined by its smoothness, sweetness, energy, and persistence of its aftertaste.
Blog text (18) -
The cream and pale pink oils blend evenly, creating the appearance of smoothness in the skin and softness in the underlying tissue.
Academic text (2002) -
The smoothness of the marble countertop made it a popular choice for the kitchen.
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When I ran my hand over the smoothness of the freshly painted wall, I appreciated the craftsmanship.
Synonyms
A smooth, slippery feeling on a surface that makes it hard to hold
An even, flat surface that has no rough or bumpy parts
A smooth, shiny surface like silk that feels pleasant to touch
Antonyms
How Smooth
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Smoothness comes from the simple word smooth, which means 'even' or 'flat' with no rough parts. So smoothness is the quality of a surface that feels even and pleasant to touch.