rough (Oberfläche) vs smooth vs soft

Definitions

adjective

1. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
2. smooth and unconstrained in movement
3. of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
4. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
5. of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

verb

1. make (a surface) shine
2. free from obstructions
3. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

noun

1. the act of smoothing

Examples

Simply smooth a little on your face at night, lie back and say goodbye to dull and lifeless skin.

We lapped the track a few times at a walk, trot and canter and the horse went through it pretty smoothly.

The play is a little overlong and would benefit from cuts, but each scene is interesting and changes are smoothly executed.

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