They were impressed by the smoothness of the fine silk fabric. From LearnThat.org.
His oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The water was a glassy smoothness. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The weather system of the Pacific is determined by the uninterrupted smoothness of the ocean. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Admiring the slim smoothness of her thighs. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Some artists prefer the smoothness of a board. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The five-speed manual gearbox is smoothness personified. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
I think the lack of smoothness is part of the appeal. From Wordnik.com. [January 2002] Reference
It's a pilot, and I wouldn't say the nib is any worse in smoothness than my refillable Pilot fountain pens, though it's lighter. From Wordnik.com. [Barnstorming on an Invisible Segway] Reference
The creams are ideal for increasing skin smoothness and the appearance of firmness and moisturization.www. dynamis-therapeutics.com. From Wordnik.com. [The 2007 Spa & Resort/Medical Spa Expo Had it All] Reference
I closed my eyes, recalling the smoothness of her skin when she was twenty-one. From Wordnik.com. [Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine]
Thus the ability to be divided indefinitely, or as we say, infinite divisibility, is central to the idea of smoothness here. From Wordnik.com. [Walter Chatton] Reference
Although the orris is not the same as the original batch, Sahleb maintains its buttery, milky smoothness, which is what it's all about. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-02-01] Reference
For those who find Starbucks coffee too strong-tasting, Seattle's Best is promoting the "smoothness" of its blend in ads and promotions. From Wordnik.com. [Starbucks Targets Regular Joes] Reference
The third test is the so called "smoothness" criterion. From Wordnik.com. [The Web Standards Project] Reference
The "smoothness" may be hard to believe, but on early solo LPs like. From Wordnik.com. [بالاترین] Reference
His "smoothness" had made him prominent in activities -- that and his estimate of himself. From Wordnik.com. [The Plastic Age] Reference
From the start, Apple has always focused on the 'smoothness' and 'beauty' of every product made by it. From Wordnik.com. [Brunmarde.com] Reference
Of course, you can slow it down even more with by having a computer interpolate the frames (creating extra 'smoothness') sneezes. From Wordnik.com. [Popular Posts Across MetaFilter] Reference
Although he did get some good judges reactions in regard to his "smoothness," it wasn't nearly enough to push them out of last place. From Wordnik.com. [Reality TV Magazine] Reference
It isn't low noise, (a well lubed chain is nearly silent), it isn't "smoothness" (a properly set up single speed can be super smooth). From Wordnik.com. [Guitar Ted Productions] Reference
The problem is that seeking "smoothness" often means sacrificing the very things that you drink whisky to experience in the first place. From Wordnik.com. [Fraters Libertas] Reference
Better would be more smoothness with the substance. From Wordnik.com. [A welcome change for Ward 7 -- But the latest Ray's needs beefing up] Reference
I felt the urge to feel its smoothness between my fingers rise within me. From Wordnik.com. [WHIPS, TEARS AND BLOOD:] Reference
Her hands slid over the teal jewel and felt the smoothness of its surface. From Wordnik.com. [Arcana Magi - c.2: Alysia Morales, Sentinel of Suzaku] Reference
This extra working insures that extreme smoothness characteristic of Italian and. From Wordnik.com. [Choice Cookery] Reference
Not a feather is out of place, and my eggs are the wonder of all for smoothness and beauty. From Wordnik.com. [How to Tell Stories to Children, And Some Stories to Tell] Reference
Inside I could see a shimmering smoothness, round, higher than my head, a top-shaped object. From Wordnik.com. [Valley of the Croen] Reference
He picks up one of the Separator Sticks, caressing its cool jade-green smoothness in his palm. From Wordnik.com. [Luna's Future Is His Xmas Present] Reference
His white breast, the stillness of the air, and the smoothness of the water were all against him. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7] Reference
Chinese waiters did their appointed tasks with the smoothness and lack of confusion of clockwork. From Wordnik.com. [The Log of the Empire State] Reference
It shifts quickly and responds like a manual transmission, but with the smoothness of an automatic. From Wordnik.com. [Automobiles: Move Over, Speed Racer] Reference
The cups are less prominent and the plainness or smoothness of the inferior table is more noticeable. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
By this process of rolling, great exactness of shape, and a great degree of smoothness inside, are preserved. From Wordnik.com. [Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles] Reference
It was not with his usual smoothness, but quite abruptly, that he began: "Pat, you are to leave us, it seems.". From Wordnik.com. [The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys] Reference
Such sentences have been condemned, but the worst that can be urged against them is, that they lack smoothness. From Wordnik.com. [Higher Lessons in English A work on english grammar and composition] Reference
It smelled like burning coal, and the seats were lined with blood-colored velvet, the smoothness of forgiveness. From Wordnik.com. [Confession] Reference
He slipped his hand inside it and ran the back of his veiled hand over his face, feeling the stocking's smoothness. From Wordnik.com. [The Fiend] Reference
When they were alone, Sean looked into Katy's eyes and a velvety smoothness spread over the jagged edges of his pain. From Wordnik.com. [Atonement] Reference
Yes, they are beautiful and easy on the ear, but never do they descend into easy sentiment or heaven forbid, smoothness. From Wordnik.com. [Terence Blanchard: Free Will And 'Choices'] Reference
Swihart, over time, has been able to create figures of jaw-dropping smoothness that have a hint of immortality about them. From Wordnik.com. [John Seed: Jon Swihart: Jean-Leon Gerome Is His Master] Reference
The Kizashi will use a 2. 4-liter, four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing, as well as balance-shafts for smoothness. From Wordnik.com. [Suzuki unveils Kizashi midsized sedan] Reference
While the drinks were consistent in smoothness and texture, panelists found small solid bits of the ingredients in the drinks. From Wordnik.com. [Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Mr. Coffee Café Frappe] Reference
Even Elizabeth Dole's talk from the floor was supposedly tainted by a smoothness that suggested a disreputable degree of forethought. From Wordnik.com. [Conventional Journalism] Reference
Now of course I had known all along that the humour of the story emanated from its very exaggeration, its absurdly illogical smoothness. From Wordnik.com. [How to Tell Stories to Children, And Some Stories to Tell] Reference
In the end, all of the fuel-cell cars we have driven recently have been paragons of smoothness and refinement and offer decent performance. From Wordnik.com. [Nissan X-Trail demonstrates promise of fuel cells] Reference
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