smoothness

• اسم يدل على صفة أو حالة الاستواء والنعومة، ويُستعمل لوصف سطح خالٍ من الخشونة، أو سلاسة الأسلوب وحسن العبارة، أو لطف المعاملة ودماثة الأخلاق، أو انعدام الأخطاء والانقطاعات.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being smooth, which can describe a texture without roughness, the elegance of language, a gracious manner, an even surface, or the absence of errors and interruptions.

غير معدود

1. Texture without roughnessB1formal

   The quality of a surface that is even and free from bumps, ridges, or irregularities.

   نعومة السطح

   • The smoothness of the polished marble floor was remarkable.
   • She loved the smoothness of the silk fabric against her skin.
   • The sandpaper removed the roughness, leaving a perfect smoothness.

   المرادفاتevennessflatnessglossinesspolishsilkinesssleekness

   الأضدادbumpinesscoarsenessirregularityroughnessunevenness

2. Fluency of languageB2formal

   The quality of speech or writing that is flowing, persuasive, and free from awkwardness.

   طلاقة الكلام

   • The smoothness of his argument convinced the entire jury.
   • Her writing has a natural smoothness that makes it easy to read.
   • The smoothness of the dialogue in the play was praised by critics.

   المرادفاتeaseeloquenceflowfluencyfluiditygracepolish

3. Ingratiating mannerC1formal

   A quality of being overly polite or charming in a way that seems insincere or calculated.

   التَّمَلُّق

   • His smoothness in conversation made him seem untrustworthy.
   • The salesman's smoothness was off-putting to some customers.
   • She used her natural smoothness to win over the committee.

   المرادفاتglibnessoilinessslicknesssmarminesssuavityunctuousness

   الأضدادawkwardnessbluntnessclumsinessgracelessnessgruffness

4. Even surfaceB1formal

   The property of being level and flat, without any unevenness.

   نعومة السطح

   • The smoothness of the ice rink was perfect for skating.
   • The carpenter checked the smoothness of the tabletop with a level.
   • The smoothness of the road made for a comfortable drive.

   المرادفاتevennessflatnessuniformity

   الأضدادbumpinesscoarsenessirregularityroughnessunevenness

5. Freedom from interruptionsB2formal

   The quality of a process or operation that proceeds without errors, delays, or problems.

   السلاسة

   • The smoothness of the software update impressed all users.
   • The smoothness of the transition to the new system was a success.
   • We were amazed by the smoothness of the live broadcast.

   المرادفاتcontinuityeffortlessnessflowfluency

   الأضدادdisruptionfitfulnessinstabilityinterruptionirregularityroughnessturbulenceunevenness