Learn how to use the comparative “smoother” and superlative “smoothest” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “smoother”?

The comparative form of “smoother” is “smoother”.

Example

The new road is smoother than the old one.

Example

She applied the lotion and her skin felt smoother.

What is the superlative form of “smoother”?

The superlative form of “smoother” is “smoothest”.

Example

Among all the roads, this highway is the smoothest.

Example

Her skin is known for being the smoothest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with smooth, smoother, and smoothest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more smooth' and 'most smooth' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, smoother and smoothest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Smooth does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Smooth → Smoother Superlative: Smooth → Smoothest

Expressions with similar meanings to “smoother”

silkier

Used to describe something that is smoother in texture, like silk

Example

Her hair felt silkier after using the conditioner.

softer

Used to indicate something that is smoother in terms of touch or feel

Example

The fabric of the new blanket is softer than the old one.

more even

A slightly formal way of expressing increased smoothness

Example

The new paint job resulted in a more even surface.

Expressions with similar meanings to “smoothest”

silkiest

Similar to smoothest, this emphasizes both smoothness and softness

Example

Among all the fabrics, silk is the silkiest.

softest

Used to describe the highest level of smoothness in terms of touch or feel

Example

Her hands were the softest I've ever felt.

most even

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of smoothness

Example

The most even surface can be achieved with proper sanding and polishing.

Using than with comparative “smoother”

When using the comparative form smoother to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The new car drives smoother than the old one." Here, than is used to show that the smoothness of the new car's drive is greater than the smoothness of the old car's drive.

How can I use this expression in context?

“smoother” and “smoothest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Surfaces

  The marble countertop is smoother than the wooden one.

  The marble countertop is smoother than the wooden one.

• 2. Skin Care

  After exfoliating, her skin felt smoother than before.

  After exfoliating, her skin felt smoother than before.

• 3. Roads

  The newly paved road is smoothest to drive on.

  The newly paved road is smoothest to drive on.

• 4. Hair

  Using a conditioner makes your hair smoother and more manageable.

  Using a conditioner makes your hair smoother and more manageable.

• 5. Cooking

  Adding butter to the sauce makes it smoother and creamier.

  Adding butter to the sauce makes it smoother and creamier.

Related idioms and phrases

Smooth sailing

Refers to a situation or process that is progressing easily and without any problems.

Example

After the initial difficulties, the project has been smooth sailing.

Butter someone up

To flatter or compliment someone in order to gain favor or get something from them.

Example

He tried to butter up his boss by praising her work.

As smooth as silk

Describing something that is very smooth and easy.

Example

The car glided down the road as smooth as silk.