Answer:

smoother

AnswerCrossword Clue
SMOOTHERComparatively polished
SMOOTHERLess bumpy
SMOOTHERTrowel, for instance
SMOOTHERWith fewer wrinkles.
SMOOTHERNot so jarring
SMOOTHERMore polished
SMOOTHERNot so bumpy
SMOOTHERNot so awkward