smooth

• يصف سطحًا مستويًا خاليًا من الخشونة أو النتوءات أو الفجوات؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف عملية سهلة وخالية من المتاعب.

Describes a surface that is even and without roughness, lumps, or holes; also used to describe a process that is easy and without problems.

1. Even and flat surfaceA2formal

   Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or bumps.

   أملس

   • The table has a smooth wooden finish.
   • Her skin felt smooth and soft.
   • The road was smooth after the new pavement was laid.

   المرادفاتevenflatglossylevelplanepolishedregularsleek

   الأضدادbumpycoarseirregularlumpyroughruggeduneven

2. Without difficultiesB1formal

   Proceeding without problems, interruptions, or obstacles.

   سَلِس

   • The transition to the new system was smooth.
   • We had a smooth flight despite the weather.
   • The negotiations went smoothly and ended quickly.

   المرادفاتeasyeffortlessfrictionlessseamlesstrouble-freeuninterrupted

   الأضدادbumpydifficulthardproblematicroughstormytroubleduneven

3. Graceful or charmingB2informal

   Having a polished, charming, or suave manner, often used to describe a person's behavior.

   لطيف المعشر

   • He is a smooth talker who can convince anyone.
   • She gave a smooth performance on stage.
   • His smooth manners made him popular at parties.

   المرادفاتcharmingdebonairglibpolishedslicksophisticatedsuaveurbane

   الأضدادawkwardclumsygauchegraceless

• اسم يدل على صفة أو حالة كون الشيء أملس مستوياً خالياً من الخشونة أو النتوءات أو العيوب، كما يدل على السلاسة والانسيابية في الحركة أو الأسلوب.

A noun referring to a state or quality of being even, flat, and free from roughness, bumps, or irregularities.

غير معدود

1. Smoothing actionB2informal

   The act of making something smooth or the state of being smooth.

   تنعيم

   • Give the wood a smooth with sandpaper before painting.
   • The mechanic gave the engine a smooth to remove the rust.
   • She applied a final smooth to the clay pot.

   المرادفاتpolishpolishingrubbingsmoothnessstroke

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تسوية السطح وإزالة ما فيه من نتوءات أو خشونة، وكذلك على تيسير أمر ما أو تحسينه وجعله أكثر سلاسة.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something flat, even, or free from roughness, or to make a process easier or more pleasant.

1. Make even or flatA2formal

   To make a surface even, flat, or free from roughness.

   تسوية السطح

   • She smoothed the wrinkles out of the tablecloth.
   • He smoothed the concrete with a trowel.
   • The carpenter smoothed the wood with sandpaper.

   المرادفاتbuffevenflattenironlevelplanepolishpresssandstraighten

   الأضدادfurrowpuckerroughroughenwrinkle

2. Ease or facilitateB2formal

   To make something easier or less difficult, often by removing obstacles.

   تسهيل

   • The mediator smoothed the negotiations between the two parties.
   • Her experience smoothed the transition to the new system.
   • The manager smoothed over the conflict with a compromise.

   المرادفاتaidassistcleareaseexpeditefacilitatehelplubricateoilsimplify

   الأضدادhamperimpedeobstructthwart

3. Calm or sootheB1informal

   To make something less harsh, rough, or agitated.

   تخفيف حدة

   • He smoothed her hair to comfort her.
   • The music smoothed his nerves after a long day.
   • She smoothed the situation with a gentle apology.

   المرادفاتallayassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyplacatesettlesoothe

   الأضدادagitateexciteirritateprovokerouseupset

الصيغ المركّبةsmooth outsmooth over