smooth-skinned
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Definition
Adjective: * Having skin that is smooth; possessing a skin surface that is even, free from roughness, bumps, or hair.
Usage
The adjective "smooth-skinned" is used to describe a person, animal, or fruit whose skin has a notably even and soft texture. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Examples
- The smooth-skinned dolphin glided effortlessly through the water.
- She used a special lotion to keep her hands smooth-skinned.
- Compared to a peach, a nectarine is a smooth-skinned fruit.
- Amphibians like frogs are not smooth-skinned; their skin is often moist and permeable.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in comparative and superlative forms: "smoother-skinned," "smoothest-skinned."
- It can be applied metaphorically in literature or description to evoke qualities of youth, health, or delicacy.
Variants and Related Words
- Smooth-skinned is a compound adjective. Its components can be used separately:
- Smooth (adj.): Having an even and regular surface.
- Skinned (adj.): Having a specified type of skin (e.g., fair-skinned, thick-skinned).
Synonyms
- Silky-skinned
- Soft-skinned
- Unblemished
Antonyms
- Rough-skinned
- Bumpy-skinned
- Wrinkled
- Hairy