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smoothness

[/ˈsmuːðnəs/]
nounfeminine
suavidade
1. The quality of being smooth in texture or surface; absence of roughness
The smoothness of the marble was impressive.
A suavidade do mármore era impressionante.
2. The quality of being smooth in motion or operation; without jerks or irregularities
The smoothness of the ride was comfortable.
A suavidade do passeio era confortável.
3. The quality of being smooth in manner or speech; pleasant and polished
His smoothness in conversation made him popular.
A sua suavidade na conversa o tornava popular.
4. The quality of being smooth in taste or flavor; mellow and refined
The smoothness of the wine was appreciated by connoisseurs.
A suavidade do vinho foi apreciada pelos conhecedores.
Synonyms
softnessevennesspolishrefinementmellowness
Antonyms
roughnessharshnessunevennesscoarseness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suavidade
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
suavidade
Common usage in everyday speech
São Paulo
suavidade
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
suavidade
Standard Portuguese term, identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth as silk - suave como seda
smooth sailing - navegação tranquila
smooth operator - operador astuto/manipulador
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