Word
smoothest
US/ˈsmuðəst/
UK/smˈuːðəst/
Definition
adj. more even and soft than all the others, with no bumps or rough parts. You use it to compare three or more things.
adj. expressing the highest degree of smoothness; having the most even surface, texture, or movement with the least friction or irregularity.
Examples
“This is the smoothest cream for dry skin.”
“The new highway has the smoothest road surface in the region, so driving there feels very comfortable.”
“Among all the stones she collects on the beach, the smoothest ones are those shaped by years of tides.”
Examples
simple
“This is the smoothest cream for dry skin.”
contextual
“The new highway has the smoothest road surface in the region, so driving there feels very comfortable.”
complex
“Among all the stones she collects on the beach, the smoothest ones are those shaped by years of tides.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “smoothest” in context.
Verb
01. choose smoothest
“She chose the smoothest stone from the beach.”
verb + adj
02. feel smoothest
“Touch them all. This cloth feels smoothest.”
verb + adj
03. find smoothest
“We tried four paths and found this one smoothest.”
verb + adj
04. smoothest in group
“This phone is the smoothest in its group to touch.”
adj + prep + noun
05. smoothest of all
“Of all the papers, this one is the smoothest of all.”
adj + prep + pronoun
Adjective
06. clearly smoothest
“This road is clearly the smoothest way to the city.”
adv + adj
07. definitely smoothest
“This paper is definitely the smoothest for drawing.”
adv + adj
08. easily smoothest
“This cream is easily the smoothest of the three we tried.”
adv + adj
Noun
09. smoothest ride
“This new car gives the smoothest ride of all.”
adj + noun
10. smoothest skin
“The baby has the smoothest skin in our family.”
adj + noun
11. by far the smoothest
“This silk is by far the smoothest cloth here.”
12. one of the smoothest
“This is one of the smoothest roads in the city.”
Usage
Superlative of 'smooth'; usually preceded by 'the'.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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