smooth as silk
The idiom "smooth as silk" is often used to describe something exceptionally smooth, soft, or effortlessly graceful.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Exceptionally smooth and soft, often used to describe textures.
Example
- The lotion left her skin feeling smooth as silk.
B2Performance
(informal)Executed with great ease and fluidity, without any visible effort.
Example
- His dance moves were smooth as silk, captivating the audience.
B2Processes
(informal)Free from difficulties or complications, proceeding without any problems.
Example
- The meeting went smooth as silk, with no interruptions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "smooth as silk":
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