How to Use "Smooth" with Example Sentences

smooth (adj): having a flat, even surface; without bumps; without any problems

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Used with verbs:

"Her skin feels very smooth."
(feels, looks, be: is/am/are)

"My skin became smooth after putting on lots of lotion."
(became)

"He made the wooden surface smooth with sandpaper."
(made)

"The wooden table was sanded smooth."
(be + sanded)

Used with adverbs:

"Everyone was envious of her beautifully smooth complexion."
(beautifully, exceptionally, extremely, very, perfectly, silky)

"The event went surprisingly smooth."
(surprisingly, completely, remarkably, fairly)

"The interview process didn't go entirely smooth."
(entirely, totally)

Used with nouns:

"Make sure you have a smooth batter."
(batter, consistency, finish, surface)

"She has smooth cheeks."
(cheeks, skin)

"His face is very smooth."
(face, forehead)

"It was a smooth operation."
(operation, move, ride, transition)

smooth (v): to make something flat and without bumps

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Used with adverbs:

"She gently smoothed out the wrinkles on her silk shirt."
(gently, carefully)

"She used hair gel to smooth out her hair."
(out, away, back, down)