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smoothness

smoothness

5 1.9
An even surface without rough parts
  • noun
  • /ˈsmuːðnəs/
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  • 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.

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Examples

  • It's set now and has given us that elevation and smoothness to the skin.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • When I ran my hand over the smoothness of the freshly painted wall, I appreciated the craftsmanship.

Synonyms

slickness
vssmoothness
1 4.8

A smooth, slippery feeling on a surface that makes it hard to hold

is about even flat surfaces rather than being slippery
smooth finish
vssmoothness
1 3.3

An even, flat surface that has no rough or bumpy parts

is the general surface quality not only the final treatment
sleekness
vssmoothness
4.3

A smooth, shiny surface like silk that feels pleasant to touch

is about even flatness without implying shine or gloss

Antonyms

13 5.1

A lack of regular pattern or evenness

4 3.4

The way a surface feels when it is not smooth

How Smooth

silkiness
1 3.2
sleekness
4.3
smoothness
5 1.9
unevenness
1 5.1
roughness
4 3.4
bumpiness
1 4.6

Surface Forms

smoothness singular
smoothnesses plural

Morphology

smoothness = smooth (transparent) = smooth + ness

Standard nominalization of the adjective 'smooth' using the productive suffix '-ness' to indicate the quality of being smooth.

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.