SMOOTHNESS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

smoothness

noun

Definition of smoothness

as in oiliness

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Recent Examples of smoothness Check out what all the hype’s about while saving 30 percent on this shampoo and conditioner duo that promises up to 72 hours of moisture and silk-like smoothness. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Grabbing a spacious 34-inch ultrawide display loaded with 1440p vertical clarity, split-screen multitasking tools, and 100Hz motion smoothness for nearly $200 is an extraordinary bargain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 My mom was amazed with the smoothness the formula provided without settling into fine lines. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Publix Cream Cheese This brand of cream cheese got lots of love for its smoothness and creaminess. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 This will reveal how customers feel about your brand, their preferred communication methods and the smoothness of their customer experience. — Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 That harmony makes all the difference—Cygnet 22 delivers a martini with remarkable smoothness, depth, and elegance that is difficult to match. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 On the other, its smoothness and seamlessness generate an aura of spiritual transcendence, something not unaffiliated with the Angeleno ethos. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Turner drops from the line of scrimmage with smoothness and awareness. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothness

Noun

Common concerns tend to be acne, post-acne marks, oiliness and keeping hair and nails healthy.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026
Common concerns in this decade tend to include acne, post-acne marks, oiliness and keeping hair and nails healthy.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of oiliness

Noun

Its obvious artificiality and absurdity fit neatly into an online meme culture that often revels in the uncanny.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Still, an air of artificiality and sometimes theatricality does pervade his talky, often didactic scenes, which actually plays to the benefit of the performances — especially from Huston.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of artificiality

Noun

That these sort of games, with their duplicity, hypocrisies and teary moments of tenderness, are popular is beyond question, and that is certainly how viewers are invited to watch.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
David Sacks, former tech investor and White House AI and crypto czar, has an excellent counterpoint that could explain the apparent duplicity of Dario's manifesto.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026