Qualities

Synonyms for smooth

Two senses of smooth live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 2, TreelineQualities

smooth and unconstrained in movement

A long, smooth stride.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

liquid

Same sentence, swapped: A long, liquid stride.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for smooth as it is used in the sentence above.

bland
quiet
sharp

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineQualities

smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

The manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

bland

Same sentence, swapped: The manager pacified the customer with a bland apology for the error.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for smooth as it is used in the sentence above.

liquid
quiet
sharp

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