smooth

• Описывает поверхность, которая ровная и без шероховатостей, бугорков или отверстий; также используется для описания процесса, который лёгок и без проблем.

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.

   Гладкий

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

   Synonymsevenflatglossylevelplanepolishedregularsleek

   Antonymsbumpycoarseirregularlumpyroughruggeduneven

2. Without difficultiesB1formal

   Proceeding without problems, interruptions, or obstacles.

   Гладкий

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

   Synonymseasyeffortlessfrictionlessseamlesstrouble-freeuninterrupted

   Antonymsbumpydifficulthardproblematicroughstormytroubleduneven

3. Graceful or charmingB2informal

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

   Утончённый

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

   Synonymscharmingdebonairglibpolishedslicksophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymsawkwardclumsygauchegraceless

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество быть ровным, плоским и лишённым шероховатостей, неровностей или изъянов.

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

uncountable

1. Smoothing actionB2informal

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

   Сглаживание

   • 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.

   Synonymspolishpolishingrubbingsmoothnessstroke

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выравниванию, сглаживанию или устранению неровностей, а также для упрощения или улучшения процесса.

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.

   Выровнять

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

   Synonymsbuffevenflattenironlevelplanepolishpresssandstraighten

   Antonymsfurrowpuckerroughroughenwrinkle

2. Ease or facilitateB2formal

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

   Облегчить

   • 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.

   Synonymsaidassistcleareaseexpeditefacilitatehelplubricateoilsimplify

   Antonymshamperimpedeobstructthwart

3. Calm or sootheB1informal

   To make something less harsh, rough, or agitated.

   Сгладить

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

   Synonymsallayassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyplacatesettlesoothe

   Antonymsagitateexciteirritateprovokerouseupset

Phrasal variantssmooth outsmooth over