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smoothness vs slipperiness

slipperiness vs smoothness

smoothness and slipperiness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smoothness Yes No No No
slipperiness Yes No No No
As nouns, slipperiness is a hyponym of smoothness; that is, slipperiness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than smoothness:
  • smoothness: a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
  • slipperiness: a slippery smoothness
Other hyponyms of smoothness include silkiness, sleekness, slick, slickness, slip, fineness, powderiness, burnish, gloss, glossiness, polish.
smoothness (noun) slipperiness (noun)
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch a slippery smoothness
the quality of having a level and even surface the quality of being a slippery rascal
the quality of being free from errors or interruptions
the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
powerful and effective language
Difference between smoothness and slipperiness

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