smooth

• Beschreibt eine Oberfläche, die eben und frei von Rauheit, Unebenheiten oder Löchern ist; wird auch für einen Vorgang verwendet, der leicht und ohne Probleme abläuft.

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.

   Glatt

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

   Synonymeevenflatglossylevelplanepolishedregularsleek

   Antonymebumpycoarseirregularlumpyroughruggeduneven

2. Without difficultiesB1formal

   Proceeding without problems, interruptions, or obstacles.

   Reibungslos

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

   Synonymeeasyeffortlessfrictionlessseamlesstrouble-freeuninterrupted

   Antonymebumpydifficulthardproblematicroughstormytroubleduneven

3. Graceful or charmingB2informal

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

   Gewandt und charmant

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

   Synonymecharmingdebonairglibpolishedslicksophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymeawkwardclumsygauchegraceless

• Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, eben, flach und frei von Unebenheiten, Rauheit oder Fehlern zu sein; auch für gleichmäßige, sanfte Bewegungen oder Abläufe.

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

unzählbar

1. Smoothing actionB2informal

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

   Glättung

   • 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.

   Synonymepolishpolishingrubbingsmoothnessstroke

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas eben, glatt oder gleichmäßig zu machen oder Unebenheiten zu beseitigen; auch im Sinne von etwas erleichtern, vereinfachen oder reibungsloser gestalten.

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.

   Glätten

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

   Synonymebuffevenflattenironlevelplanepolishpresssandstraighten

   Antonymefurrowpuckerroughroughenwrinkle

2. Ease or facilitateB2formal

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

   Erleichtern

   • 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.

   Synonymeaidassistcleareaseexpeditefacilitatehelplubricateoilsimplify

   Antonymehamperimpedeobstructthwart

3. Calm or sootheB1informal

   To make something less harsh, rough, or agitated.

   Glätten

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

   Synonymeallayassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyplacatesettlesoothe

   Antonymeagitateexciteirritateprovokerouseupset

Phrasal-Variantensmooth outsmooth over