Smoother

/ˈsmuːðər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tool or device used to make something smooth.

He used a smoother to prepare the wood for painting.

A person or thing that makes something smoother or more pleasant.

The new software is a real smoother for our workflow.

adjective

Having a surface or texture that is even and without roughness.

The new asphalt provides a smoother ride for vehicles.

More effective or less complicated than something else.

Her approach to problem-solving is much smoother than mine.

from the Middle English 'smoother', from the verb 'smooth'

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.

smooth

having an even and regular surface.

smoothness

the quality of being smooth.

smoothen

to make smooth.

to be cool or suave in demeanor.

He's always so smoother at parties.

to make something less complicated or more manageable.

Let's just smoother the process and not overthink it.