Jerky and Smooth

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Jerky

Jerky adjective - Marked by a series of sharp quick motions.
Usage example: made jerky progress walking with the new crutches
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Smooth is an antonym for jerky in topics: bumpy, uncontrolled.

Smooth

Smooth adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.
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Jerky is an antonym for smooth.
Nearby Words: smoothly, smoothed, smoothness, smoothing, smoother
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  • Western Animation / Wander over Yonder Animation Bump: Due to the show's animation switching to Boulder Media Season 2 onward, the show's flash-esque animation has become more smooth and fluid and less jerky, most notable on mouth and body movements.
    Source: Western Animation / Wander over Yonder
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