1. past tense and past participle of smooth; made flat, even, or free from roughness
2. made easier or less difficult; resolved problems or conflicts

Examples

• She smoothed the wrinkles from her dress before the interview.
• The carpenter smoothed the wooden surface with sandpaper.
• He smoothed his hair back with gel.
• The diplomat smoothed relations between the two countries.
• The manager smoothed over the disagreement between team members.
• The cream smoothed her rough skin over time.
• They smoothed the path through the negotiations.