smoothness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
  2. noun powerful and effective language
  3. noun the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner

Etymology

From Middle English smothenesse; equivalent to smooth + -ness. Compare Old English smēþnes (“smoothness, a smooth place, a level surface”).

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