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Gnarled vs Smooth - What's the difference?

gnarled | smooth |


As adjectives the difference between gnarled and smooth

is that gnarled is knotty and misshapen while smooth is having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

As verbs the difference between gnarled and smooth

is that gnarled is past tense of gnarl while smooth is to make smooth or even.

As an adverb smooth is

smoothly.

As a noun smooth is

something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

Smooth vs Unmolested - What's the difference?

smooth | unmolested | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between smooth and unmolested

is that smooth is having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough while unmolested is not molested.

As an adverb smooth

is smoothly.

As a noun smooth

is something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth

is to make smooth or even.

Contemptuous vs Smooth - What's the difference?

contemptuous | smooth |


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and smooth

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while smooth is having a texture that lacks friction not rough.

As an adverb smooth is

smoothly.

As a noun smooth is

something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth is

to make smooth or even.

Smooth vs Blunt - What's the difference?

smooth | blunt | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between smooth and blunt

is that smooth is having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough while blunt is having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; not sharp.

As nouns the difference between smooth and blunt

is that smooth is something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily while blunt is a fencer's practice foil with a soft tip.

As verbs the difference between smooth and blunt

is that smooth is to make smooth or even while blunt is to dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker; to make blunt.

As an adverb smooth

is smoothly.

Smooth vs Slickly - What's the difference?

smooth | slickly |


As adverbs the difference between smooth and slickly

is that smooth is smoothly while slickly is in a slick manner; slipperily.

As an adjective smooth

is having a texture that lacks friction not rough.

As a noun smooth

is something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth

is to make smooth or even.

Smooth vs Sand - What's the difference?

smooth | sand |


As adjectives the difference between smooth and sand

is that smooth is having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough while sand is of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

As nouns the difference between smooth and sand

is that smooth is something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily while sand is rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.

As verbs the difference between smooth and sand

is that smooth is to make smooth or even while sand is to abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.

As an adverb smooth

is smoothly.

Smooth vs Aloof - What's the difference?

smooth | aloof | Related terms |

Smooth is a related term of aloof.


As adjectives the difference between smooth and aloof

is that smooth is having a texture that lacks friction not rough while aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As adverbs the difference between smooth and aloof

is that smooth is smoothly while aloof is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a noun smooth

is something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth

is to make smooth or even.

As a preposition aloof is

(obsolete) away from; clear of.

Smooth vs Deceptive - What's the difference?

smooth | deceptive | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between smooth and deceptive

is that smooth is having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough while deceptive is misleading, likely or attempting to deceive.

As an adverb smooth

is smoothly.

As a noun smooth

is something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth

is to make smooth or even.

Smooth vs Artless - What's the difference?

smooth | artless | Related terms |

Smooth is a related term of artless.


As adjectives the difference between smooth and artless

is that smooth is having a texture that lacks friction not rough while artless is having or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.

As an adverb smooth

is smoothly.

As a noun smooth

is something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth

is to make smooth or even.

Rubbly vs Smooth - What's the difference?

rubbly | smooth |


As adjectives the difference between rubbly and smooth

is that rubbly is resembling rubble while smooth is having a texture that lacks friction not rough.

As an adverb smooth is

smoothly.

As a noun smooth is

something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.

As a verb smooth is

to make smooth or even.

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