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smoothly-molded

|smooth-ly-mold-ed|

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🇺🇸

/ˈsmuːðli ˈmoʊldɪd/

🇬🇧

/ˈsmuːðli ˈməʊldɪd/

evenly shaped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'smoothly-molded' originates from the combination of 'smoothly' and 'molded'. 'Smoothly' comes from the Old English 'smōth', meaning 'even or free from roughness', and 'molded' comes from the Old French 'moldier', meaning 'to shape or form'.

Historical Evolution

'smoothly-molded' evolved from the combination of 'smoothly' and 'molded', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English to describe objects crafted with precision.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'smoothly' and 'molded' were used separately to describe texture and shaping, respectively. Over time, they combined to describe objects crafted with precision and care.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a surface or shape that is even and free from roughness or irregularities, often achieved through careful shaping or crafting.

The sculpture was smoothly-molded, with no visible seams or imperfections.

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Last updated: 2025/06/11 04:04