Meaning & Definition of word "Smoother"
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Smoother
/ˈsmuːðər/
noun:
- 1. A tool or device used to make something smooth.
- Example: He used a smoother to prepare the wood for painting.
- 2. A person or thing that makes something smoother or more pleasant.
- Example: The new software is a real smoother for our workflow.
adjective:
- 1. Having a surface or texture that is even and without roughness.
- Example: The new asphalt provides a smoother ride for vehicles.
- 2. More effective or less complicated than something else.
- Example: Her approach to problem-solving is much smoother than mine.
Etymology
from the Middle English 'smoother', from the verb 'smooth'
Common Phrases and Expressions
smooth talker:
a person who is persuasive and charming, often with an implication of insincerity.
smooth sailing:
easy progress or a situation that is going well without difficulties.
smooth operator:
a person who is skilled at managing difficult situations with charm.
Related Words
smooth:
having an even and regular surface.
smoothness:
the quality of being smooth.
smoothen:
to make smooth.
Slang Meanings of smoother
Meaning: to be cool or suave in demeanor.
Example Sentence: He's always so smoother at parties.
Meaning: to make something less complicated or more manageable.
Example Sentence: Let's just smoother the process and not overthink it.