Definition of Smooths

1. Noun. (plural of smooth) ¹

2. Verb. (third-person singular of smooth) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Smooths

1. smooth [v] - See also: smooth

Lexicographical Neighbors of Smooths

smootheth
smoothhound
smoothhound shark
smoothie
smoothies
smoothing
smoothing iron
smoothing irons
smoothing plane
smoothingly
smoothings
smoothish
smoothly
smoothness
smoothnesses
smooths (current term)
smoothsort
smoothy
smooting
smoots
smorat
smorbrod
smorbrods
smore
smored
smores
smorgasbord
smorgasbords
smoring
smorzando

Literary usage of Smooths

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Edinburgh Review by Sydney Smith (1869)
"... but there was a lack of that personal energetic supervision which in such cases smooths difficulties away, and brings provisions and army together. ..."

2. Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology: Including Many of the Principal by James Mark Baldwin (1901)
"... who smooths over difficulties as skilfully as Vaihinger, in his commentary, emphasizes or even magnifies them. ..."

3. The Chief American Poets: Selected Poems by Bryant, Poe, Emerson, Longfellow by Curtis Hidden Page (1905)
"... The early evening with her misty dyes 200 smooths off the ravelled edges of the Relieves the distant with her cooler sky, And tones the landscape down, ..."

4. Great Truths by Great Authors (1856)
"It smooths distinction, sweetens conversation, and makes every one in the company pleased with himself. It produces Good Nature and mutual benevolence, ..."

5. Chambers's Cyclopædia of English Literature: A History, Critical and by Robert Chambers (1876)
"Though for a while with easy air She smooths the rugged brow of care, And laps the mind in flowery dreams, With Fancy's transitory gleams ; Fond of the ..."

6. Life of Antonio Rosmini Serbati, founder of the Institute of charity by Gabriel Stuart MacWalter (1883)
"... flowers—Providence beckons him to Milan—What hastens his departure—How he smooths down a domestic trouble—Prepares for the journey—How it affects his ..."

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