happening easily and without problems or interruptions
example
Transition from kindergarten to a big school should be made as smooth as possible to help the child adapt to the new environment.
synonyms
seamlesstrouble-freeeffortless
word origin — Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English
smooth, thorough, remarkable, primitive, outstanding: meanings and examples
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smooth · adjective/smuð/
happening easily and without problems or interruptions
Transition from kindergarten to a big school should be made as smooth as possible to help the child adapt to the new environment.
Synonyms: seamless, trouble-free, effortless
Origin: Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English
thorough · adjective/ˈθəroʊ/
complete and careful, with close attention to every detail
After the incident where 3 children were reported as lost, the police started a thorough investigation in the area and questioned a lot of people
Synonyms: comprehensive, in-depth
Origin: Old English thuruh, alteration of thurh ‘through’. Original use was as an adverb and preposition, in senses of through. The adjective dates from late Middle English, when it also had the sense ‘going or extending through something’, which survives in thoroughfare
remarkable · adjective/rəˈmɑrkəb(ə)l/
unusual or impressive enough to deserve attention
After having 3 serious operations in a year, the old man has made a remarkable recovery for a man at his age.
Synonyms: exceptional, extraordinary, notable
Origin: early 17th century: from French remarquable, from remarquer ‘take note of’ (see remark)
primitive · adjective/ˈprɪmədɪv/
belonging to an early stage of development or very simple in design
The tools that were used by primitive men could sometimes be more complex than the tools the modern technology has created.
Synonyms: ancient, basic, archaic
Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘original, not derivative’): from Old French primitif, -ive, from Latin primitivus ‘first of its kind’, from primus ‘first’
outstanding · adjective/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
extremely good or impressive
People who visit Giethoorn in Netherlands are amazed by the outstanding natural beauty it has.