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smooth-haired

smooth-haired

3.2
Having short, flat hair that feels smooth to the touch
  • adjective
  • /smuːð hɛrd/
translation icon : de pelo liso
  • We adopted a smooth-haired terrier from the animal shelter last weekend.

Examples

  • Many people prefer smooth-haired cats because their coats shed less and require little grooming.

  • The smooth-haired cat purred softly.

  • The smooth-haired dachshund has a sleek, glossy coat that is easy to maintain.

  • My smooth-haired dog loves to cuddle.

  • The smooth-haired cat basked in the sunlight, its coat gleaming softly.

  • His smooth-haired dog enjoys playing fetch in the park every afternoon.

  • They adopted a smooth-haired rabbit that is gentle and easy to care for.

Synonyms

silky
vssmooth-haired
37 1.0

Smooth and soft to touch like fine cloth

applies to short flat touch rather than general surfaces
short-haired
vssmooth-haired
4 1.3

Having short hair, usually about people or animals

emphasizes flat tactile texture rather than only fur length
silky-haired
vssmooth-haired
3.7

Hair that is soft, smooth, and shiny like silk

focuses on flat touch and shortness rather than sheen
velvety-haired
vssmooth-haired
6.6

Having soft smooth hair that feels like velvet

emphasizes short flat touch rather than plush softness
velvety-furred
vssmooth-haired
5.7

Fur that is soft and smooth like velvet

emphasizes short flat touch rather than plush fur
soft-haired
vssmooth-haired
1.6

An animal or body part with hair that feels soft when you touch it

highlights flat short tactile quality not general softness
glossy-furred
vssmooth-haired
4.3

Having shiny, smooth fur that shines in the light

describes short flat tactile feel rather than only shine
glossy-coated
vssmooth-haired
4.5

Having shiny, smooth fur or hair that looks healthy

refers to short flat tactile quality not just glossy look

Antonyms

Having hair that does not feel smooth when you touch it

How Smooth

silky
37 1.0
sleek
11 3.5
smooth-haired
3.2
shaggy
22 3.2

Surface Forms

smooth-haired positive

Morphology

smooth-haired = smooth + hair (transparent) = smooth + hair + ed

Meaning is directly the combination of 'smooth' + 'haired' (having smooth hair), which a B1 learner can derive from known components.

Etymology

Smooth-haired joins smooth ('even, without bumps') and haired ('having hair'). So it describes an animal whose coat lies flat and feels smooth when you touch it.