SMOOTH, adjective [Latin mitis.] 1. Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points are perceptible to the touch; not rough; as smooth glass; smooth porcelain. The out lines must be smooth imperceptible to the touch. 2. To free from obstruction; to make easy. Thou, Abelard, the last sad office pay, And smooth my passage to the realms of day. 3. To free from harshness; to make flowing. In their motions harmony divine so smooths her charming tones.' 4. To palliate; to soften; as, to smooth a fault. 5. To calm; to mollify; to allay. Each perturbation smooth'd with outward calm. 6. To ease. The difficulty smoothed. 7. To flatter; to soften with blandishments. Because I cannot flatter and look fair, smile in men's faces, smooth deceive and coy.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI