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essentially
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adverb
(= basically)
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
He is basically dishonest
the argument was essentially a technical one
for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person
smooth
Adjective
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Smooth feels pleasant and flat when you touch it; not rough.
He felt the smooth skin on her cheek.
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A smooth liquid would have no lumps in it.
He mixed the flour and water until it was smooth.