Soothing Smoothness

I always want to put an "e" on the end of smooth.

I guess that is because of the word "soothe." They are both soft-sounding words and good to use when helping a client to relax or reduce pain.

Smooth --adj. meaning: not rough, easy, calm or suave. Verb meaning: to mollify, soften or make free from obstructions. It comes from Old English.

Sooth -- they say it's an archaic word, but I've heard "sooth sayer" many times....it means truth. From OE. But curiously, the dictionary also lists "soothsayer" as one who foretells the future.

Soothe -- v. meaning to comfort or alleviate; from Old English.

Soothe and smooth are synonyms.